Henicopidae
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Zygethobius
Zygethobius is a genus of centipedes in the family Henicopidae, order Lithobiomorpha. These small to medium-sized centipedes are characterized by 15 pairs of legs as adults, a defining trait of the order. The genus was established by Chamberlin in 1903 and contains species primarily found in western North America. Members of this genus are terrestrial predators adapted to specific microhabitats.
Zygethobius ecologus
Zygethobius ecologus is a species of centipede in the family Henicopidae, first described by Chamberlin in 1938. It belongs to the order Lithobiomorpha, a group commonly known as stone centipedes. The species has been documented from Oregon, USA. Information regarding its biology and ecology remains limited.
Zygethobius pontis
Zygethobius pontis is a small centipede species in the family Henicopidae, described by Chamberlin in 1911. It belongs to the order Lithobiomorpha, a group commonly known as stone centipedes. The species has been documented in the Appalachian region of the eastern United States, specifically in Tennessee and Virginia. Records for this species are sparse, with limited observational data available.