House Centipede Scutigera Coleoptrata Key Ring

Scutigera coleoptrata — one of several species commonly known as the house centipede — is a typically yellowish-gray centipede with up to 15 pairs of legs. Originating in the Mediterranean region, the species has spread to other parts of the world, where it can live in human homes. It is an insectivore; it kills and eats other arthropods, such as insects and arachnids.