Schendyla nemorensis (C.L. Koch, 1837)

Status

GB IUCN status: Least Concern

ID Difficulty

3

Identification

A small straw coloured centipede (to 20 mm) with a slightly darker head, with just 37-43 leg pairs. The shape of the last pair of legs, which entirely lack claws, is distinctive.  Each also bears two large coxal pores. 
 

However, it is very similar in appearence to the exclusively coastal S. peyerimhoffi.  It also bears a superficial resembalance to the common Geophilus truncorum.

Nicola Garnahm
Nicola Garnham
J.P. Richards
Steve Gregory
Steve Gregory
Keith Lugg

Distribution and Habitat

A common soil dwelling species found in a wide array of habitats, including the coast, in southern Britain and Ireland, but possibly more scarce in the north.  

 

Distribution

idBmigTaxa

13

BRC Code

Cen_189