Cryptops hortensis Leach, 1814, (a centipede)


6 May 2012 at OSGR: SY68 in Dorset, England

Record Summaryunder fallen, rotten, wood
Found asLiving animal
Date6 May 2012
OS grid refOSGR: SY68
Lat/Lon50° 40’ N, 2° 30’ W
Vice CountyDorset, VC no: 9
CountryEngland
Voucher6 May 2012[H]
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Notes:

21 pairs of legs, including pair of tail appendages.

Tibial comb: 6 teeth

Tarsal comb: 3 teeth.

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