Scutigeridae
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Dendrothereua homa
Dendrothereua homa is a species of scutigerid centipede in the family Scutigeridae, order Scutigeromorpha. It was described by Chamberlin in 1942 and is currently treated as a synonym of Scutigera linceci according to GBIF. The species is part of a genus of house centipedes found in the Neotropical region.
Scutigera
house centipede
Scutigera is a genus of centipedes in the family Scutigeridae, commonly known as house centipedes. The genus comprises more than 30 species, with Scutigera coleoptrata being the most widespread and well-studied. Members of this genus are characterized by exceptionally long legs and antennae, true compound eyes, and remarkable speed. They are primarily synanthropic, having spread globally through human commerce from their presumed Mediterranean origin.
Thereuonema tuberculata
Japanese House Centipede
Thereuonema tuberculata is a scutigeromorph centipede in the family Scutigeridae. Native to Asia, it has been documented from China, Japan, the Korean peninsula, and Taiwan. The species has established introduced populations in North America, particularly in the eastern United States, with confirmed outdoor populations in forested and lakeside habitats in Nebraska. It is commonly confused with the related Scutigera coleoptrata in its introduced range.