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01-MAY-2009

Centipede, Sphendononema guildingii (Scutigeromorpha: Pselliodidae)

Yasuní National Park, Prov. Orellana, Ecuador

Related to the house centipede. Preying on a forest cricket (Gryllidae) at night.
iNaturalist observation

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Guest 07-Jan-2011 18:02
Very close to our house centipedes, except in color. I wasn't aware any of them could prey on such large insects. Excellent shot.
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