The Stone Centipede and CLHS
The Stone Centipede can be found in the more uninhabited
areas of the CLHS campus such as under rocks or dead tree branches in ditches
or small holes.
Kingdom: Animalia
Common Name:
Stone Centipede
Scientific Name: Lithobius forficatus
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Athropoda
Class: Chilopoda
Order: Lithobiomorpha
Family: Henicopidea
Genus: Lithobius
Species: forficatus
Natural Range
The South Eastern Stone Centipede is actually found
all across the southern United States. Although not common in California,
it does live there. They are typically found in damp or moist dark areas.
Interesting Facts
This smaller centipede reaches around 1.7"
maximum consisting of only 18 body segments. It packs a potent venom
however, allowing it to catch smaller prey such as crickets and other insects.
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The Stone Centipede and CLHS
The Stone Centipede can be found in the more uninhabited
areas of the CLHS campus such as under rocks or dead tree branches in ditches
or small holes.