Geophilus flavus
Description
A fairly long (up to 45 mm), thin yellowish centipede with a red/brown head and with fairly long antennae. It has 45 to 57 pairs of legs.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
In the upper layer of the soil, under stones etc.
When to see it
All year round.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Graham CalowSapcote07 April 2013specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote07 April 2013specimen examined
Graham CalowSapcote07 April 2013specimen examined
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