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Most Common Species of Centipedes in North America

Types of Centipedes in North America

Centipedes are found in a variety of North American environments, from harsh deserts to moist, deciduous forests. Centipedes in the United States are some of the largest of their kind.

House Centipede

House Centipede

Desert Centipedes

The sizeable North American centipede (Scolopendra hero) and the Sonoran Desert centipede, can be found in arid wastelands. These centipedes are found within the United States and Northern Mexico, where they thrive under rocks and logs.

Household Pests

Indoors, the most likely encountered centipede species is the house centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata). It ranges from 25 to 38 mm and possesses extremely long legs. They have the ability to travel along walls as well as floors.

Resources

Dig Deeper on Centipedes

Do Centipedes Bite? | Get Rid of Centipedes

Can Centipedes be Dangerous to Humans or Animals?

How to Repel and Control Centipede Infestations

Can House Centipedes Bite Humans | Get Rid of Centipedes

Why are there Centipedes in My Bathroom?

How Many Pairs of Legs Do Centipedes Have?

Do Centipedes Lay Eggs? | Centipede Prevention

What Insects do House Centipedes Eat

How do Centipedes Get in the House?

How to Identify Centipedes | Centipede Facts

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