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Theatops

2026-03-09T01:37:42Z

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Theatops is a species of centipede

Theatops californiensis

2026-03-09T01:37:28Z

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Theatops californiensis is a species of centipede

Main Page

2026-03-03T08:24:51Z

Mazmurlo:

Welcome to wiki.chilopoda.org, a resource for hobbyists and researchers alike all about centipedes.

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Centipedes are a diverse and complicated group of animals, and require a lot of effort to learn about. This website aims to help alleviate that issue and fill a gap in online content about them still left empty.

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Use the search bar to look for existing pages, or feel free to contribute by making an account.

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[[Scolopendra polymorpha]]

Main Page

2026-03-03T08:24:36Z

Mazmurlo:

Chilopoda

2026-03-03T08:14:57Z

Mazmurlo:

'''Chilopoda''' are centipedes! '''WikiChilopoda''' is a source for more in-depth information on specific clades of centipedes. For now, seek general information on ''Chilopoda'' on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centipede

Chilopoda

2026-03-03T08:14:17Z

Mazmurlo:

'''Chilopoda''' are centipedes! '''WikiChilopoda''' is a source for more in-depth specifics of clades of centipedes. For now, seek more information on ''Chilopoda'' on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centipede

Chilopoda

2026-03-03T08:13:47Z

Mazmurlo:

'''Chilopoda''' are centipedes! WikiChilopoda is a source for more in-depth specifics of clades of centipedes. For now, seek more information on ''Chilopoda'' on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centipede

Notostigmophora

2026-03-03T08:12:35Z

Mazmurlo:

'''Notostigmophora''' is a subclass of centipedes.

Scolopendromorpha

2026-03-03T08:12:07Z

Mazmurlo:

'''Scolopendromorpha''' is an order of centipedes.

Scolopendridae

2026-03-03T08:11:48Z

Mazmurlo:

'''Scolopendridae''' is a family of centipedes.

Scolopendridae

2026-03-03T08:11:42Z

Mazmurlo:

'''Scolopendridae'' is a family of centipedes.

Scolopendra

2026-03-03T08:11:14Z

Mazmurlo:

'''Scolopendra''' is a genus of centipedes.

Policies

2026-03-03T08:07:09Z

Mazmurlo:

==Wiki Guidelines==

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==Discussion Guidelines==

Discussion should be kept civil and mostly relevant to centipedes. Bigotry and inappropriate material is not tolerated whatsoever.

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Policies

2026-03-03T08:06:45Z

Mazmurlo:

==Wiki Guidelines==

The focus of this Wiki and ultimately the parent organization (https://Chilopoda.org) is about centipedes. Any content on this Wiki should be related to them in some way. Written content should be in academic English, and media should be ideally approaching professional work. WikiChilopoda is not a primary source. All content should be attributed to a credible academic source, with priority given to those with an academic consensus.

Administrators have total discretion at all times.

==Page Guidelines==

Pages should be straight to the point and satisfy one of several goals:

-A general species/taxonomic rank page, going over their classification, description, identification, distribution, biology, etc.

-A more focused identification page (including keys).

-An overarching topic in work with Chilopoda, such as general centipede morphological terms, preserving specimens, etc.

==Discussion Guidelines==

Discussion should be kept civil and mostly relevant to centipedes. Bigotry and inappropriate material is not tolerated whatsoever.

==Attribution Guidelines==

Attribution is necessary whenever possible, and should be done in APA format. Some leeway is given with regards to time between writing content and properly attributing it, but a page should only be 'finished' when it's entirely cited.

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Policies

2026-03-03T08:06:21Z

Mazmurlo:

==Wiki Guidelines==

The focus of this wiki and ultimately the parent organization (https://Chilopoda.org) is about centipedes. Any content on this wiki should be related to them in some way. Written content should be in academic English, and media should be ideally approaching professional work. WikiChilopoda is not a primary source. All content should be attributed to a credible academic source, with priority given to those with an academic consensus.

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==Page Guidelines==

Pages should be straight to the point and satisfy one of several goals:

-A general species/taxonomic rank page, going over their classification, description, identification, distribution, biology, etc.

-A more focused identification page (including keys).

-An overarching topic in work with Chilopoda, such as general centipede morphological terms, preserving specimens, etc.

==Discussion Guidelines==

Discussion should be kept civil and mostly relevant to centipedes. Bigotry and inappropriate material is not tolerated whatsoever.

==Attribution Guidelines==

Attribution is necessary whenever possible, and should be done in APA format. Some leeway is given with regards to time between writing content and properly attributing it, but a page should only be 'finished' when it's entirely cited.

==Contact==

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Policies

2026-03-03T08:06:06Z

Mazmurlo:

==Wiki Guidelines==

The focus of this wiki and ultimately the parent organization (https://Chilopoda.org) is about centipedes. Any content on this wiki should be related to them in some way. Written content should be in academic English, and media should be ideally approaching professional work. WikiChilopoda is not a primary source. All content should be attributed to a credible academic source, with priority given to those with an academic consensus.

Administrators have discretion at all times.

==Page Guidelines==

Pages should be straight to the point and satisfy one of several goals:

-A general species/taxonomic rank page, going over their classification, description, identification, distribution, biology, etc.

-A more focused identification page (including keys).

-An overarching topic in work with Chilopoda, such as general centipede morphological terms, preserving specimens, etc.

==Discussion Guidelines==

Discussion should be kept civil and mostly relevant to centipedes. Bigotry and inappropriate material is not tolerated whatsoever.

==Attribution Guidelines==

Attribution is necessary whenever possible, and should be done in APA format. Some leeway is given with regards to time between writing content and properly attributing it, but a page should only be 'finished' when it's entirely cited.

==Contact==

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Policies

2026-03-03T08:05:30Z

Mazmurlo:

==Wiki Guidelines==

The focus of this wiki and ultimately the parent organization (https://Chilopoda.org) is about centipedes. Any content on this wiki should be related to them in some way. Written content should be in academic English, and media should be ideally approaching professional work. WikiChilopoda is not a primary source. All content should be attributed to a credible academic source, with priority given to those with an academic consensus.

Administrators have discretion at all times.

==Page Guidelines==

Pages should be straight to the point and satisfy one of several goals:

-A general species/taxonomic rank page, going over their classification, description, identification, distribution, biology, etc.

-A more focused identification page (including keys).

-An overarching topic in work with Chilopoda, such as general centipede morphological terms, preserving specimens, etc.

==Discussion Guidelines==

Discussion should be kept civil and mostly relevant to centipedes. Bigotry is not tolerated whatsoever.

==Attribution Guidelines==

Attribution is necessary whenever possible, and should be done in APA format. Some leeway is given with regards to time between writing content and properly attributing it, but a page should only be 'finished' when it's entirely cited.

==Contact==

For any questions, contact [https://wiki.chilopoda.org/wiki/User:Mazmurlo Mazmurlo] for any information.

Scolopendra polymorpha

2026-03-03T08:02:42Z

Mazmurlo:

{{Chilopoda species infobox
| name = Scolopendra polymorpha
| image = Scolopendra_polymorpha.jpg
| caption = ''S. polymorpha''
| subclass = Notostigmophora
| order = Scolopendromorpha
| family = Scolopendridae
| genus = Scolopendra
| species = S. polymorpha
| binomial = Scolopendra polymorpha
| authority = Wood, 1861
}}

'''Scolopendra polymorpha''', also known as the '''tiger centipede''', is a species of centipede found in North America.

==Distribution==
Found in the Southwestern US and northern Mexico.

==Identification==
7th-12th antennomeres sparsely hirsute; distomedial tubercles of ultimate prefemora with 4-12 (usually 4) distal spurs apiece; eastern border of Central Plains (eastern Nebraska-Texas) to south eastern Montana, the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming-New Mexico, northwestern New Mexico to southwestern Idaho and southeastern Oregon to the Pacific Coast north of San Francisco Bay to the Mexican border (Shelly 2002)

==Biology==
A predator, ''S. polymorpha'' will ambush prey at higher prey densities while resorting to active search in lower densities. Specimens in California can be found after rain, usually on moist soil under rocks. (Shelley 2002)

==Toxicology==
Reported as harmless allergic reactions notwithstanding, with a possible sharp temporary pain. (Shelly 2002)

==Description==
S. polymorpha, nobis.
S. olivaceo-brunnea, capite dilute castaneo; antennis 30 articulatis, pedibusque luteolis; dente mandibulari tuberculo basali magno; dentibus labialibus 3, maxillis, intimis dubius utrinque coadunatis, externis sejunctis; segmentis tibi margine posteriore nigro-viride, marginis lateralibus plurimque liberis; pedibus postremis robustis, articulo basali inus 7–10 spinis, subtus 8–12 spinis arrato, processu angulari arti bifido aut trifido aut quadrifido; appendicibus analibus lateralibus, singula 4–5 spinis apicalibus. Long. unc. 3.

Praebasilar fold apparent, but connate with the rather large basilar segment. First segment of body very small, suture between scutum and episcutum barely traceable, that between sternum and episternum much more distinct. Basal joint of last pair of legs, above flattened and apparently grooved, below very convex; the internal surface having near to it a proximal end a group of from five to seven spines, and several scattered ones on its distal portion; lower surface with from eight to ten spines disposed 1 in rows. This may be considered the typical arrangement, but we have very numerous departures from it; in some individuals the spines are irregularly scattered over the whole interior and inferior surfaces. The color also varies greatly, shading off from that given above, to a testaceous-duscent, the posterior green bands entirely vanishing. Even the characters drawn from the labial teeth are not constant in this perplexing species, these organs in some individuals being small and coadunate. One of our testaceous specimens has attained to the length of three and one-half inches.

Hab. Fort Riley, Kansas. Presented by Dr. Hammond. (Wood 1861)

==References==

Shelley, R. M. (2002). A synopsis of the North American centipedes of the order Scolopendromorpha (Chilopoda). Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Wood, H. C., Jr. (1861). Descriptions of new species of Scolopendra in the collection of the Academy. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 13, 10–15. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/17713

Scolopendra heros

2026-03-03T08:02:31Z

Mazmurlo:

{{Chilopoda species infobox
| name = Scolopendra heros
| image = S heros.jpg
| caption = ''S. heros''
| subclass = Notostigmophora
| order = Scolopendromorpha
| family = Scolopendridae
| genus = Scolopendra
| species = S. heros
| binomial = Scolopendra heros
| authority = Girard, 1853
}}

'''Scolopendra heros''' is a species of centipede found in North America.

==Distribution==
Southwestern US from Arizona to Louisiana and Mexico.

==Identification==
Cephalic plate with two partial, diverging, dorsal sutures; ultimate and penultimate articles of palps of 2nd maxillae with ventral ridges or lamellae ending in teeth; ultimate tergite without mid dorsal suture; central Kansas, southwestern Missouri, and Louisiana to the Mexican border and western Arizona. (Shelley 2002)

==Biology==
Individuals show defensive behavior, with colors displaying an aposematic nature. Individuals have been seen carrying snakes over twice its size. (Shelley 2002)

==Toxicology==
Allergic reactions notwithstanding, the bite of ''S. heros'' seem to only have sharp, temporary pain. (Shelley 2002)

==References==

Shelley, R. M. (2002). A synopsis of the North American centipedes of the order Scolopendromorpha (Chilopoda). Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Scolopendra heros

2026-03-03T08:02:18Z

Mazmurlo:

{{Chilopoda species infobox
| name = Scolopendra heros
| image = S heros.jpg
| caption = ''S. heros''
| subclass = Notostigmophora
| order = Scolopendromorpha
| family = Scolopendridae
| genus = Scolopendra
| species = S. heros
| binomial = Scolopendra heros
| authority = Girard, 1853
}}

'''Scolopendra heros''' is a species of centipede found in North America.

==Distribution==
Southwestern US from Arizona to Louisiana and Mexico.

==Identification==
Cephalic plate with two partial, diverging, dorsal sutures; ultimate and penultimate articles of palps of 2nd maxillae with ventral ridges or lamellae ending in teeth (Figs. 27-28); ultimate tergite without mid dorsal suture; central Kansas, southwestern Missouri, and Louisiana to the Mexican border and western Arizona. (Shelley 2002)

==Biology==
Individuals show defensive behavior, with colors displaying an aposematic nature. Individuals have been seen carrying snakes over twice its size. (Shelley 2002)

==Toxicology==
Allergic reactions notwithstanding, the bite of ''S. heros'' seem to only have sharp, temporary pain. (Shelley 2002)

==References==

Shelley, R. M. (2002). A synopsis of the North American centipedes of the order Scolopendromorpha (Chilopoda). Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Scolopendra heros

2026-03-03T08:02:01Z

Mazmurlo:

{{Chilopoda species infobox
| name = Scolopendra heros
| image = S heros.jpg
| caption = ''S. heros''
| subclass = Notostigmophora
| order = Scolopendromorpha
| family = Scolopendridae
| genus = Scolopendra
| species = S. heros
| binomial = Scolopendra heros
| authority = Girard, 1853
}}

'''Scolopendra heros''' is a species of centipede found in North America.

==Distribution==
Southwestern US from Arizona to Louisiana and Mexico.

==Identification==
Cephalic plate with two partial, diverging, dorsal sutures; ultimate and penultimate articles of palps of 2nd maxillae with ventral ridges or lamellae ending in teeth (Figs. 27-28); ultimate tergite without mid dorsal suture; central Kansas, southwestern Missouri, and Louisiana to the Mexican border and western Arizona. (Shelley 2002)

==Biology==
Individuals show defensive behavior, with colors displaying an aposematic nature. Individuals have been seen carrying snakes over twice its size. (Shelley 2002)

==Toxicology==
Allergic reactions notwithstanding, the bite of ''S. heros'' seem to only have sharp, temporary pain. (Shelley 2002)

==References==

Shelley, R. M. (2002). A synopsis of the North American centipedes of the order Scolopendromorpha (Chilopoda). Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Scolopendra polymorpha

2026-03-03T08:01:48Z

Mazmurlo:

{{Chilopoda species infobox
| name = Scolopendra polymorpha
| image = Scolopendra_polymorpha.jpg
| caption = ''S. polymorpha''
| subclass = Notostigmophora
| order = Scolopendromorpha
| family = Scolopendridae
| genus = Scolopendra
| species = S. polymorpha
| binomial = Scolopendra polymorpha
| authority = Wood, 1861
}}

'''Scolopendra polymorpha''', also known as the '''tiger centipede''', is a species of centipede found in North America.

==Distribution==
Found in the Southwestern US and northern Mexico.

==Identification==
7th-12th antennomeres sparsely hirsute; distomedial tubercles of ultimate prefemora with 4-12 (usually 4) distal spurs apiece (Figs. 13-25); eastern border of Central Plains (eastern Nebraska-Texas) to south eastern Montana, the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming-New Mexico, northwestern New Mexico to southwestern Idaho and southeastern Oregon to the Pacific Coast north of San Francisco Bay to the Mexican border (Shelly 2002)

==Biology==
A predator, ''S. polymorpha'' will ambush prey at higher prey densities while resorting to active search in lower densities. Specimens in California can be found after rain, usually on moist soil under rocks. (Shelley 2002)

==Toxicology==
Reported as harmless allergic reactions notwithstanding, with a possible sharp temporary pain. (Shelly 2002)

==Description==
S. polymorpha, nobis.
S. olivaceo-brunnea, capite dilute castaneo; antennis 30 articulatis, pedibusque luteolis; dente mandibulari tuberculo basali magno; dentibus labialibus 3, maxillis, intimis dubius utrinque coadunatis, externis sejunctis; segmentis tibi margine posteriore nigro-viride, marginis lateralibus plurimque liberis; pedibus postremis robustis, articulo basali inus 7–10 spinis, subtus 8–12 spinis arrato, processu angulari arti bifido aut trifido aut quadrifido; appendicibus analibus lateralibus, singula 4–5 spinis apicalibus. Long. unc. 3.

Praebasilar fold apparent, but connate with the rather large basilar segment. First segment of body very small, suture between scutum and episcutum barely traceable, that between sternum and episternum much more distinct. Basal joint of last pair of legs, above flattened and apparently grooved, below very convex; the internal surface having near to it a proximal end a group of from five to seven spines, and several scattered ones on its distal portion; lower surface with from eight to ten spines disposed 1 in rows. This may be considered the typical arrangement, but we have very numerous departures from it; in some individuals the spines are irregularly scattered over the whole interior and inferior surfaces. The color also varies greatly, shading off from that given above, to a testaceous-duscent, the posterior green bands entirely vanishing. Even the characters drawn from the labial teeth are not constant in this perplexing species, these organs in some individuals being small and coadunate. One of our testaceous specimens has attained to the length of three and one-half inches.

Hab. Fort Riley, Kansas. Presented by Dr. Hammond. (Wood 1861)

==References==

Shelley, R. M. (2002). A synopsis of the North American centipedes of the order Scolopendromorpha (Chilopoda). Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Wood, H. C., Jr. (1861). Descriptions of new species of Scolopendra in the collection of the Academy. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 13, 10–15. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/17713

Scolopendra heros

2026-03-03T08:01:24Z

Mazmurlo:

{{Chilopoda species infobox
| name = Scolopendra heros
| image = S heros.jpg
| caption = ''S. heros''
| subclass = Notostigmophora
| order = Scolopendromorpha
| family = Scolopendridae
| genus = Scolopendra
| species = S. heros
| binomial = Scolopendra heros
| authority = Girard, 1853
}}

''Scolopendra heros'' is a species of centipede found in North America.

==Distribution==
Southwestern US from Arizona to Louisiana and Mexico.

==Identification==
Cephalic plate with two partial, diverging, dorsal sutures; ultimate and penultimate articles of palps of 2nd maxillae with ventral ridges or lamellae ending in teeth (Figs. 27-28); ultimate tergite without mid dorsal suture; central Kansas, southwestern Missouri, and Louisiana to the Mexican border and western Arizona. (Shelley 2002)

==Biology==
Individuals show defensive behavior, with colors displaying an aposematic nature. Individuals have been seen carrying snakes over twice its size. (Shelley 2002)

==Toxicology==
Allergic reactions notwithstanding, the bite of ''S. heros'' seem to only have sharp, temporary pain. (Shelley 2002)

==References==

Shelley, R. M. (2002). A synopsis of the North American centipedes of the order Scolopendromorpha (Chilopoda). Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Scolopendra heros

2026-03-03T08:01:10Z

Mazmurlo:

{{Chilopoda species infobox
| name = Scolopendra heros
| image = S heros.jpg
| caption = ''S. heros''
| subclass = Notostigmophora
| order = Scolopendromorpha
| family = Scolopendridae
| genus = Scolopendra
| species = S. heros
| binomial = Scolopendra heros
| authority = Girard, 1853
}}

'''Scolopendra heros''' is a species of centipede found in North America.

==Distribution==
Southwestern US from Arizona to Louisiana and Mexico.

==Identification==
Cephalic plate with two partial, diverging, dorsal sutures; ultimate and penultimate articles of palps of 2nd maxillae with ventral ridges or lamellae ending in teeth (Figs. 27-28); ultimate tergite without mid dorsal suture; central Kansas, southwestern Missouri, and Louisiana to the Mexican border and western Arizona. (Shelley 2002)

==Biology==
Individuals show defensive behavior, with colors displaying an aposematic nature. Individuals have been seen carrying snakes over twice its size. (Shelley 2002)

==Toxicology==
Allergic reactions notwithstanding, the bite of '''S. heros''' seem to only have sharp, temporary pain. (Shelley 2002)

==References==

Shelley, R. M. (2002). A synopsis of the North American centipedes of the order Scolopendromorpha (Chilopoda). Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Scolopendra polymorpha

2026-03-03T07:56:47Z

Mazmurlo:

{{Chilopoda species infobox
| name = Scolopendra polymorpha
| image = Scolopendra_polymorpha.jpg
| caption = ''S. polymorpha''
| subclass = Notostigmophora
| order = Scolopendromorpha
| family = Scolopendridae
| genus = Scolopendra
| species = S. polymorpha
| binomial = Scolopendra polymorpha
| authority = Wood, 1861
}}

'''Scolopendra polymorpha''', also known as the '''tiger centipede''', is a species of centipede found in North America.

==Distribution==
Found in the Southwestern US and northern Mexico.

==Identification==
7th-12th antennomeres sparsely hirsute; distomedial tubercles of ultimate prefemora with 4-12 (usually 4) distal spurs apiece (Figs. 13-25); eastern border of Central Plains (eastern Nebraska-Texas) to south eastern Montana, the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming-New Mexico, northwestern New Mexico to southwestern Idaho and southeastern Oregon to the Pacific Coast north of San Francisco Bay to the Mexican border (Shelly 2002)

==Biology==
A predator, '''Scolopendra polymorpha''' will ambush prey at higher prey densities while resorting to active search in lower densities. Specimens in California can be found after rain, usually on moist soil under rocks. (Shelley 2002)

==Toxicology==
Reported as harmless allergic reactions notwithstanding, with a possible sharp temporary pain. (Shelly 2002)

==Description==
S. polymorpha, nobis.
S. olivaceo-brunnea, capite dilute castaneo; antennis 30 articulatis, pedibusque luteolis; dente mandibulari tuberculo basali magno; dentibus labialibus 3, maxillis, intimis dubius utrinque coadunatis, externis sejunctis; segmentis tibi margine posteriore nigro-viride, marginis lateralibus plurimque liberis; pedibus postremis robustis, articulo basali inus 7–10 spinis, subtus 8–12 spinis arrato, processu angulari arti bifido aut trifido aut quadrifido; appendicibus analibus lateralibus, singula 4–5 spinis apicalibus. Long. unc. 3.

Praebasilar fold apparent, but connate with the rather large basilar segment. First segment of body very small, suture between scutum and episcutum barely traceable, that between sternum and episternum much more distinct. Basal joint of last pair of legs, above flattened and apparently grooved, below very convex; the internal surface having near to it a proximal end a group of from five to seven spines, and several scattered ones on its distal portion; lower surface with from eight to ten spines disposed 1 in rows. This may be considered the typical arrangement, but we have very numerous departures from it; in some individuals the spines are irregularly scattered over the whole interior and inferior surfaces. The color also varies greatly, shading off from that given above, to a testaceous-duscent, the posterior green bands entirely vanishing. Even the characters drawn from the labial teeth are not constant in this perplexing species, these organs in some individuals being small and coadunate. One of our testaceous specimens has attained to the length of three and one-half inches.

Hab. Fort Riley, Kansas. Presented by Dr. Hammond. (Wood 1861)

==References==

Shelley, R. M. (2002). A synopsis of the North American centipedes of the order Scolopendromorpha (Chilopoda). Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Wood, H. C., Jr. (1861). Descriptions of new species of Scolopendra in the collection of the Academy. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 13, 10–15. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/17713

Main Page

2026-03-03T07:56:30Z

Mazmurlo:

Welcome to wiki.chilopoda.org, a resource for hobbyists and researchers alike all about centipedes.

----

Centipedes are a diverse and complicated group of animals, and require a lot of effort to learn about. This website aims to help alleviate that issue and fill a gap in online content about them still left empty.

----

Use the search bar to look for existing pages, or feel free to contribute by making an account.

An example page:

[[Scolopendra polymorpha]]

To see our policies, look here:

[[Policies]]

For the main site on Chilopoda:

https://chilopoda.org

Main Page

2026-03-03T07:56:25Z

Mazmurlo:

Welcome to wiki.chilopoda.org, a resource for hobbyists and researchers alike all about centipedes.

----

Centipedes are a diverse and complicated group of animals, and require a lot of effort to learn about. This website aims to help alleviate that issue and fill a gap in online content about them still left empty.

----

Use the search bar to look for existing pages, or feel free to contribute by making an account.

An example page:
[[Scolopendra polymorpha]]

To see our policies, look here:

[[Policies]]

For the main site on Chilopoda:

https://chilopoda.org

Scolopendra polymorpha

2026-03-03T07:55:49Z

Mazmurlo:

{{Chilopoda species infobox
| name = Scolopendra polymorpha
| image = Scolopendra_polymorpha.jpg
| caption = ''S. polymorpha''
| subclass = Notostigmophora
| order = Scolopendromorpha
| family = Scolopendridae
| genus = Scolopendra
| species = S. polymorpha
| binomial = Scolopendra polymorpha
| authority = Wood, 1861
}}

'''Scolopendra polymorpha''', also known as the '''tiger centipede''', is a species of centipede found in North America.

==Distribution==
Found in the Southwest US and northern Mexico.

==Identification==
7th-12th antennomeres sparsely hirsute; distomedial tubercles of ultimate prefemora with 4-12 (usually 4) distal spurs apiece (Figs. 13-25); eastern border of Central Plains (eastern Nebraska-Texas) to south eastern Montana, the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming-New Mexico, northwestern New Mexico to southwestern Idaho and southeastern Oregon to the Pacific Coast north of San Francisco Bay to the Mexican border (Shelly 2002)

==Biology==
A predator, '''Scolopendra polymorpha''' will ambush prey at higher prey densities while resorting to active search in lower densities. Specimens in California can be found after rain, usually on moist soil under rocks. (Shelley 2002)

==Toxicology==
Reported as harmless allergic reactions notwithstanding, with a possible sharp temporary pain. (Shelly 2002)

==Description==
S. polymorpha, nobis.
S. olivaceo-brunnea, capite dilute castaneo; antennis 30 articulatis, pedibusque luteolis; dente mandibulari tuberculo basali magno; dentibus labialibus 3, maxillis, intimis dubius utrinque coadunatis, externis sejunctis; segmentis tibi margine posteriore nigro-viride, marginis lateralibus plurimque liberis; pedibus postremis robustis, articulo basali inus 7–10 spinis, subtus 8–12 spinis arrato, processu angulari arti bifido aut trifido aut quadrifido; appendicibus analibus lateralibus, singula 4–5 spinis apicalibus. Long. unc. 3.

Praebasilar fold apparent, but connate with the rather large basilar segment. First segment of body very small, suture between scutum and episcutum barely traceable, that between sternum and episternum much more distinct. Basal joint of last pair of legs, above flattened and apparently grooved, below very convex; the internal surface having near to it a proximal end a group of from five to seven spines, and several scattered ones on its distal portion; lower surface with from eight to ten spines disposed 1 in rows. This may be considered the typical arrangement, but we have very numerous departures from it; in some individuals the spines are irregularly scattered over the whole interior and inferior surfaces. The color also varies greatly, shading off from that given above, to a testaceous-duscent, the posterior green bands entirely vanishing. Even the characters drawn from the labial teeth are not constant in this perplexing species, these organs in some individuals being small and coadunate. One of our testaceous specimens has attained to the length of three and one-half inches.

Hab. Fort Riley, Kansas. Presented by Dr. Hammond. (Wood 1861)

==References==

Shelley, R. M. (2002). A synopsis of the North American centipedes of the order Scolopendromorpha (Chilopoda). Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Wood, H. C., Jr. (1861). Descriptions of new species of Scolopendra in the collection of the Academy. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 13, 10–15. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/17713

Scolopendra heros

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Mazmurlo:

{{Chilopoda species infobox
| name = Scolopendra heros
| image = S heros.jpg
| caption = ''S. heros''
| subclass = Notostigmophora
| order = Scolopendromorpha
| family = Scolopendridae
| genus = Scolopendra
| species = S. heros
| binomial = Scolopendra heros
| authority = Girard, 1853
}}

'''Scolopendra heros''' is a species of centipede found in North America.

==Distribution==
Southwestern US from Arizona to Louisiana and Mexico.

==Identification==
Cephalic plate with two partial, diverging, dorsal sutures; ultimate and penultimate articles of palps of 2nd maxillae with ventral ridges or lamellae ending in teeth (Figs. 27-28); ultimate tergite without mid dorsal suture; central Kansas, southwestern Missouri, and Louisiana to the Mexican border and western Arizona (Shelley 2002)

==References==

Shelley, R. M. (2002). A synopsis of the North American centipedes of the order Scolopendromorpha (Chilopoda). Virginia Museum of Natural History.

Scolopendra heros

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Mazmurlo:

{{Chilopoda species infobox
| name = Scolopendra heros
| image = S heros.jpg
| caption = ''S. heros''
| subclass = Notostigmophora
| order = Scolopendromorpha
| family = Scolopendridae
| genus = Scolopendra
| species = S. heros
| binomial = Scolopendra heros
| authority = Girard, 1853
}}

'''Scolopendra heros''' is a species of centipede found in North America.

==Distribution==
Southwestern US from Arizona to Louisiana and Mexico.

==Identification==
Cephalic plate with two partial, diverging, dorsal sutures; ultimate and penultimate articles of palps of 2nd maxillae with ventral ridges or lamellae ending in teeth (Figs. 27-28); ultimate tergite without mid dorsal suture; central Kansas, southwestern Missouri, and Louisiana to the Mexican border and western Arizona (Shelley 2002)

==References==

Shelley, R. M. (2002). A synopsis of the North American centipedes of the order Scolopendromorpha (Chilopoda). Virginia Museum of Natural History.

File:S heros.jpg

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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/133258766

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