Strigamia bothriopus

Wood, 1862

Strigamia bothriopus is a soil-dwelling in the Linotaeniidae, first described from the United States in 1862. It belongs to the order Geophilomorpha, a group characterized by elongated bodies with numerous leg pairs. The has been documented through nearly 300 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is not uncommon in suitable . As a member of the Strigamia, it shares traits with other geophilomorph centipedes adapted to subterranean life.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Strigamia bothriopus: //strɪˈɡeɪmiə bɔˈθraɪəpəs//

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Distribution

United States; North America. Distribution records indicate presence in the USA, though specific state-level records are not detailed in available sources.

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