Centipedes

Authors

Erin W. Hodgson, Utah State University
Paul Bingham, Utah State University
Alan H. Roe, Utah State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

6-1-2008

Abstract

Centipedes are long, slender arthropods in the class Chilopoda. Centipede means “hundred feet” because they appear to have many legs. Insects, millipedes and arachnids are close relatives. Centipedes should be considered beneficial because they are exclusively predatory. They eat a wide variety of smaller invertebrates, including insects. However, centipedes may be considered a nuisance to homeowners when they are found inside.

Recommended Citation

Hodgson, Erin W.; Bingham, Paul; and Roe, Alan H., "Centipedes" (2008). All Current Publications. Paper 873.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/873