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House Centipede

Photo by AndyKatt
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Field Notes

Description:

Kinda looks like a silverfish with more legs.

Habitat:

Houses

Notes:

These little bugs, though creepy-looking, are actually quite helpful to have around. They are insectavores, feeding particularly on reaches, silverfish, ants, and other pests. They are venomous, however, most are incapable of penetrating human skin. Those that can bite give a reaction similar to that of a bee sting. Unless you're allergic, then it can leave a lump permanently.

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Comments (1)
ZacharyHargis
That creepy not going to lie. So many legs! I remember I found one of those in my house before an about flipped out haha.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2011

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