Banded Centipede
Lithobius variegatus
41.5514, -8.42305
Field Notes
Description:
A reddish brown centipede with purple bands on its legs and centrally along its back.
Habitat:
It lives under stones or in decaying vegetation, often in compost heaps.
All year round - It emerges at night to hunt.
It is predatory on other ground-dwelling creatures and can tackle prey larger than itself.
Notes:
Spotted in river Homem félinhos beach
Species ID Suggestions
1
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 27, 2013
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