Discovered in local woodland. 22nd June 2020. © Peter Hillman
Discovered in local woodland.
22nd June 2020. © Peter Hillman
Discovered in local woodland.
22nd June 2020. © Peter Hillman
Family Lithobiidae
Length 9.5 mm.
This is a light chestnut coloured centipede that curls up when disturbed. It has 3 ocelli (simple eyes) in a single row. It is amongst the smallest of the stone centipedes and is very fast-moving.
It feeds on insects and other invertebrates. Seen all year round.
Found in soil and leaf-litter in various habitats. Fairly frequent in England and Wales. Native to Britain.
Recorded and accepted via iRecord.
