Showing posts with label ORANIAN GIANT CENTIPEDE (Scolopendra oraniensis). Show all posts
Showing posts with label ORANIAN GIANT CENTIPEDE (Scolopendra oraniensis). Show all posts
Sunday, 29 March 2020
Sunday, 6 October 2019
6-10-2019 MONTE CORONA, VALENCIA - ORANIAN GIANT CENTIPEDE (Scolopendra oraniensis)
Scolopendra oraniensis (commonly known as the Oranian Giant Centipede or Algerian Centipede) is a species of, predominantly Mediterranean, scolopendrid centipede. It is known for its high variability in color, ranging from pale cream to dark green or brown.
Physical Characteristics
Size: They are relatively small compared to other members of the Scolopendra genus, usually reaching a length of 40–65 mm (up to 6.5 cm).
Appearance: They have highly variable coloration, with legs and antennae ranging from pale yellow to green, blue, or red.
Identification: They are often confused with S. canidens or juvenile S. cingulata, but are distinct from S. cingulata by lacking the characteristic dark "belt" or "cingulum" on their tergites.
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