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House centipede

Scutigera coleoptrata

Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota

Description: 1 inch and larger. It has a flattened brownish or grayish-yellow body with three dark stripes. It has 15 pairs of long, striped legs. They have 2 long slender antennae.

Where/When: It is often associated with moisture and is commonly found around sinks, basins, and tubs. Can also be common in basements. Present throughout the year but is most common during spring and summer.

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