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Scolopendra laeta is a species of centipede in the Scolopendridae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1887 by German entomologist Erich Haase.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Venomous. The note covers its whole genus. Giant centipedes; painful venomous bite 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
- Otostigmus politus
- Rhysida celeris
- Scolopendra viridis — venomous
- Akymnopellis chilensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Chilopoda
- Order
- Scolopendromorpha
- Family
- Scolopendridae
- Genus
- Scolopendra
- Species
- Scolopendra laeta
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