Cormocephalus westwoodi is a species of centipedes in the family Scolopendridae. The species was previously considered by many names in many regions of the world, where some synonyms are still exists valid in certain countries. Five subspecies are currently recognized.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Westwood's Green 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 japonica — venomous
- Scolopendra angulata — venomous
- Ethmostigmus rubripes
- Scolopendra hermosa — venomous
- Cormocephalus aurantiipes
- Rhysida longipes
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Chilopoda
- Order
- Scolopendromorpha
- Family
- Scolopendridae
- Genus
- Cormocephalus
- Species
- Cormocephalus westwoodi
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