Dendrothereua

Verhoeff, 1944

house centipede

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Dendrothereua is a of house centipedes in the Scutigeridae, resurrected from synonymy with Scutigera in 2009 based on phylogenetic research by Edgecomb and Giribet. The genus contains at least three described , with Dendrothereua linceci being the most documented. These occur in the southern United States and the Neotropics, with recent records confirming their presence in Colombia.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dendrothereua: /dɛnˌdroʊˈθɛruə/

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Identification

Distinguishable from the related Scutigera by phylogenetic and morphological characters that supported its resurrection as a valid genus in 2009; specific diagnostic features require examination of detailed morphological traits not summarized in available sources.

Distribution

Southern United States; Neotropics including Colombia and South America more broadly.

Human Relevance

Referred to as 'house centipedes,' suggesting potential association with human dwellings, though specific interactions are not documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

  • ScutigeraFormerly considered a taxonomic synonym; Dendrothereua was resurrected from Scutigera in 2009 based on phylogenetic research, and are still sometimes treated as part of Scutigera.

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Taxonomic history

Resurrected as a valid in 2009 by Edgecomb and Giribet following phylogenetic research; previously treated as a synonym of Scutigera.

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