Schendyla nemorensis

Males possess 37–41 pairs of legs (usually 39); females possess 39–43 pairs (usually 39 or 41). This leg count dimorphism is diagnostic for the species within its range. Distinguished from other Schendyla species by the specific combination of leg pair numbers and geographic distribution. The type locality near Regensburg, Bavaria, provides reference for Central European populations.

Elongated, worm-like body typical of geophilomorph centipedes. Maximum recorded length 28 mm. Coloration not explicitly documented in available sources. Body composed of numerous leg-bearing segments.

Terrestrial; inhabits plant litter and soil. Found in forested environments where decaying organic matter accumulates. Associated with ground-level microhabitats in woodland ecosystems.

Principally Palearctic in native range, recorded across Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), with presence in North Africa. Successfully introduced to Tasmania. Type locality: vicinity of Regensburg, Bavaria, southern Germany.

Solitary. Terrestrial predator active in soil and leaf litter layers.

Predator in soil and litter food webs. Contributes to decomposition processes through soil mixing and predation on small invertebrates in forest floor ecosystems.

• Other GeophilomorphaSimilar elongated body form, but Schendyla nemorensis distinguished by specific leg pair counts and Schendylidae family characteristics
• Other Schendyla speciesRequire careful examination of leg pair numbers and geographic origin for separation; S. nemorensis has the documented male 37–41/female 39–43 pattern

• centipede
• myriapod
• soil fauna
• litter inhabitant
• Palearctic
• introduced species

• BugGuide
• Wikipedia
• GBIF taxonomy match
• iNaturalist taxon
• NCBI Taxonomy
• Catalogue of Life
• Bug Eric: Spider Sunday: Coras
• Heliconiidae | Beetles In The Bush