Identification

The identification of centipedes is very difficult. Especially the small species must be examined under a binocular for finding small taxonomical features and structures.

We keep contact to specialists, scientists and passionate hobbyists all arround the world to get and share knowledge and experience. So, if you want to identify the species of your centipede, please feel free to contact us or use our discussion board.

The picture above show the coxopleural process, the terminal legs and a part of the end sternit of Ethmostigmus pygomegas under the binocular.

Terminal legs of Alipes grandidieri grandidieri (Tanzania) in front of a ruler.