Lithobius is a large genus of centipedes in the family Lithobiidae, commonly called stone centipedes, common centipedes or brown centipedes. Most Lithobius species are typical …

Lithobius forficatus, most commonly known as the garden centipede, brown centipede or stone centipede, is a common centipede of the family Lithobiidae. The species is between 18 and 30 mm long and up to 4 mm broad and is a chestnut brown coloration.

Lithobius variegatus is a species of centipede found in Europe, sometimes called the common banded centipede or banded centipede. Lithobius variegatus can be distinguished from its close relative Lithobius forficatus by the presence of conspicuous …

Dec 3, 2024 · Introduced from Europe, extremely ubiquitous throughout its range. In soil and beneath debris. Often in human-modified areas. 1. An online resource devoted to North …

Centipedes are long, many-segmented invertebrates that live in the soil, under rocks, in compost heaps, or under the bark of trees, emerging at night to catch their prey. The most familiar centipedes are the Lithobiusspecies, which can be found under rocks in the garden.

Lithobius forficatus, most commonly known as the brown centipede or stone centipede, is a common European centipede of the family Lithobiidae, although its distribution is not exclusive to Europe. It is between 18 and 30 mm long and up to 4 mm broad and is a chestnut brown color.

The Lithobiidae is a family of centipedes found across the world. Often referred to as stone centipedes, members of this family are known for their fast movements and predatory lifestyle. Size : Generally ranges from 10 to 30 mm in length. Body Segments : Possess 15 pairs of legs, but only 14 visible body segments.

Three main objectives are targeted here: (i) reveal some of the phylogenetic relationships of the Lithobiidae, focusing mainly on Lithobiinae and in more detail Lithobius; (ii) understand the inter-relationships of mainly European species assigned to the genus Lithobius, because it is the most species-rich genus within the Lithobiidae; (iii ...

Live adult brown centipedes photographed at DuPage County, Illinois, USA. Size: 20mm. Some exotic, large centipedes will bite defensively, and should not be handled. This is not one of them. Some of the plates (tergites) covering the body segments …

Lithobius is a large genus of centipedes in the family Lithobiidae, commonly called stone centipedes, common centipedes or brown centipedes. Most organisms interact with other …