Thereuonema

Verhoeff, 1904

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Thereuonema tuberculata(Japanese House Centipede)

Thereuonema is a of scutigeromorph in the Scutigeridae. The genus contains at least one well-documented , Thereuonema tuberculata, which is native to Asia and has been introduced to Europe and North America. Members of this genus are associated with human-modified environments and have established outside their native range.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Thereuonema: //ˌθɛruoʊˈnɛmə//

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Habitat

Associated with human-modified environments including buildings and indoor spaces; at least one has been observed in forested and lakeside at elevations of 0–540 m in introduced ranges.

Distribution

Native to Asia including Japan (Honshu Island southwards, Hokkaido, and southwestern islands), Russia (Kemerovskaya oblast, Altaiskii krai, Krasnodarskii krai, Republic of Altai), and Kazakhstan. Introduced and established in the United Kingdom, and the United States including Nebraska.

Behavior

At least one exhibits anthropophilic , frequently occurring inside buildings. Has been observed to invade indoor environments.

Human Relevance

At least one is a organism that has been introduced to regions outside its native range through human activity, including established in the United States and United Kingdom.

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Invasive potential

Thereuonema tuberculata was previously thought to be restricted to indoor environments in introduced ranges, but established outdoor in forested in Nebraska, USA indicate broader potential than initially recognized.

Distribution uncertainty in Hokkaido

The presence of T. tuberculata in Hokkaido was previously attributed to anthropogenic introduction, but recent evidence suggests it may represent natural distribution.