Greater Cryptops

Cryptops anomalans, the anomalous cryptops, is a centipede in the genus Cryptops that is mainly distributed in Europe. It can reach a length of 50 millimeters and is one of the largest species of this genus. Cryptops anomalans can easily be confused with its two Central European congeners C. hortensis and C. parisi. However, it can be identified through the characteristic ‘X’ suture on the first tergite.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Greater Cryptops being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Scolopocryptops gracilis
• Cryptops hortensis
• Scolopocryptops peregrinator
• Theatops erythrocephalus
• Theatops posticus
• Scolopocryptops spinicaudus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Chilopoda

Order

Scolopendromorpha

Family

Cryptopidae

Genus

Cryptops

Species

Cryptops anomalans

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