Banded Centipede (Lithobius variegatus)

Banded Centipede, a reference photo — Photo: gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Lithobius variegatus is a species of centipede found in Europe, sometimes called the common banded centipede or banded centipede.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Banded 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

Lithobius melanops
Lithobius forficatus
Lithobius pilicornis
Lithobius microps
Lithobius calcaratus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Chilopoda
Order: Lithobiomorpha
Family: Lithobiidae
Genus: Lithobius
Species: Lithobius variegatus

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