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House Centipede

Scutigera coleoptera

Photo by Chicquita
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Field Notes

Description:

Are found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Native to Spain but has been introduced nearly worldwide.

Habitat:

House Centipedes live in urban areas, forests and woodlands. This species is mostly encountered indoors.

Reference Links:

House Centipede - Australian Museum

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Flora & Fauna of New South Wales
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