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common desert centipede

Scolopendra polymorpha

Photo by DonnaTang
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Desert Centipede Fact Sheet

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desert centipede

Scolopendra polymorpha

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zonbonzovi
It is indeed Scolopendra heros, largest US species. Typical coloration for that area but looks like it's about to molt!
DonnaTang
This is not one of the "giant" desert centipedes, but it does have a nasty bite, so be careful!
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PublishedOctober 27, 2011

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