Eastern Bark Centipede (Hemiscolopendra marginata)

Eastern Bark Centipede, a reference photo — Photo: schizoform · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Hemiscolopendra marginata, the eastern bark centipede, is a common species of centipede found in the Eastern United States and parts of Mexico. H. marginata is the first centipede species shown to exhibit sexual dimorphism in venom composition.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Eastern Bark Centipede 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

Scolopendra viridis — venomous
Cormocephalus dentipes

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Chilopoda
Order: Scolopendromorpha
Family: Scolopendridae
Genus: Hemiscolopendra
Species: Hemiscolopendra marginata

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