Strigamia acuminata

Description

This is a long (up to 30 mm), red-brown centipede with 37 to 41 pairs of legs which distinguishes it from the two other members of this family.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

Favours woodland and well wooded areas where it can be found in damp conditions such as rotting wood.

When to see it

All year, but especially from May to September.

UK Status

Local in England and Wales, and not particularly common.

VC55 Status

Local in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Centipedes & Millipedes
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Geophilomorpha
Family:
Linotaeniidae
Records on NatureSpot:
2
First record:
30/09/1987 (Adrian Rundle)
Last record:
24/04/2014 (Calow, Graham)

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