Scolopocryptops gracilis
Wood, 1862
Western Fire Centipede
Scolopocryptops gracilis is a in the Scolopocryptopidae, commonly known as the Western Fire Centipede. It occurs in western North America from Mexico through the United States. The species has been documented in at least 1,200 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively frequently encountered in its range. It belongs to an order of large, predatory centipedes but is distinguished from the more widely known Scolopendridae by family-level characteristics.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scolopocryptops gracilis: //skəˌloʊpoʊˈkrɪtəps ˈɡreɪsɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Mexico; United States (western North America)