Allothereua maculata facts for kids
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Scutigeridae
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Allothereua
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A. maculata
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| Allothereua maculata (Newport, 1844)
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Allothereua maculata is a type of centipede that lives in Australia. It's often called a "house centipede" there. But be careful, this name is also used for other centipede species in different parts of the world!
What It Looks Like
This centipede has a body made of 15 main parts, like segments. From each segment, it has a pair of long legs, making a total of 15 pairs! Its body is light brown and has dark spots or markings. It can grow to be about 20 to 25 millimeters long. That's about the size of a small paperclip. At the front, it has a pair of long feelers called antennae. At the back, it has another pair of long, tail-like parts.
Where It Lives
Allothereua maculata is the most common type of scutigeromorph centipede in southern Australia. You can find it from Western Australia all the way to Queensland.
How It Lives
This centipede lives in both urban areas, like towns and cities, and in woodland areas. If you see one in your house, it might mean the area is a bit damp or doesn't have enough fresh air. A. maculata is a predator. This means it hunts and eats insects and other small creatures with many legs, like Arthropods. But don't worry, it's generally considered harmless to humans.
See also
In Spanish: Allothereua maculata para niños
