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House centipede

House centipede

Allothereua maculata

A species of Allothereua

The body of Allothereua maculata is made up of 15 segments and bears 15 pairs of long legs. The body is pale brown with dark markings, and grows to 2 - 2.5 cm long. It bears one pair of antennae on the head and a similarly long pair of caudal appendages at the tail end.

General Info About House centipede
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Attributes of House centipede
Colors
Brown
Black
White
Habitat
urban area; woodland
Adult Food Sources
Insects, spiders, millipedes, small crustaceans, arthropods
Larva Food Source
Small insects, larvae, arthropod eggs
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
The House centipede has special defensive behaviors that can trigger an allergic reaction. If there are serious reactions, seek IMMEDIATE medical attention.
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
The House centipede typically preys on other arthropods and does not directly affect plants.
Biting animal or pet
Yes
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Species Status of House centipede
It is the most common scutigeromorph centipede across southern Australia, occurring from Western Australia to Queensland.
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Distribution Area of House centipede
Australia
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Predators of Adult House centipede
Birds, small mammals, larger spiders, reptiles
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Interesting Facts About House centipede
Members of house centipede possess stunning speed, using their multi-jointed legs to skitter across surfaces in a flash, outpacing fellow arthropods.
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Scientific Classification of House centipede
Tips for Finding House centipede
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Youth Habitat of House centipede
Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas, Caves and Subterranean Areas
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Adult Habitat of House centipede
Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas, Caves and Subterranean Areas
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What is the Best Weather to Observe House centipede
Moist and cooler conditions are preferable when searching for house centipede, as they tend to avoid dry and hot environments.
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How and Where Can You Find House centipede at Different Life Stages
Adult House centipede adults can be located by checking in dark and damp places in or around buildings, such as basements, bathrooms, and under stones or logs, during the night when they are most active.
Juvenile Juvenile house centipede stages can be found in similar habitats as the adults, but they tend to be more hidden. Searching under leaf litter, within crevices of bark, and under rocks during cooler parts of the day may yield sightings.
Egg Finding house centipede eggs requires careful examination of the potential laying sites chosen by adult females, which could include small crevices or under objects in damp environments. The eggs are typically laid in clusters and are quite small, which makes them difficult to spot without a thorough search.
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The house centipede can cause toxic reactions with a wide range of severity. However, the toxins are typically targeted at their prey and predators. They are usually not fatal to humans.

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Are House centipede harmful to humans?

House centipede looks scary, but it is not dangerous. When it meets with a person, it usually runs away first, and it is fast. House centipede not offensive, but will bite when defending yourself. Its fangs usually cannot penetrate the skin, but can hurt people sometimes. The venom it injects can be a bit painful, just like a bee stings.
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