Hemiscolopendra
Kraepelin, 1903
bark centipedes
Species Guides
1- Hemiscolopendra marginata(eastern bark centipede)
Hemiscolopendra is a of bark centipedes in the Scolopendridae, comprising approximately six described distributed across North, Central, and South America. These are commonly found in wooded where they inhabit bark, leaf litter, and other decaying organic matter. The genus was established by Kraepelin in 1903 and represents a moderately diverse lineage within the large-bodied scolopendrid centipedes.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hemiscolopendra: /hɛmɪskoʊlɔˈpɛndrə/
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Habitat
Wooded environments including forests and woodlands; specifically associated with bark, decaying wood, leaf litter, and other moist organic debris. The "bark centipedes" reflects this substrate preference.
Distribution
North America, Central America, and South America. Specific range limits for individual within the vary, but the genus collectively spans the New World tropics and subtemperate regions.