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Geophilus vittatus
diamondback soil centipede
Geophilus vittatus, commonly known as the diamondback soil centipede, is a widespread soil-dwelling centipede in North America. It is named for the distinctive dark band of diamond-shaped markings across its back. The species reaches up to 52 mm in length and possesses 49–53 leg pairs in females and 49–51 in males. It is one of the most frequently observed soil centipedes in its range, with over 950 documented observations.