- Also known as The Common Desert Centipede, Tiger Centipede, Banded Desert Centipede, Sonoran Desert Centipede.
- This New World centipede is from the Southeastern US & Northern Mexico.
- Coloration is variable, hence the species name polymorpha which means "many forms", and alternative common names like "multicolored centipede". The body segments have one dark lateral stripe, so they are also known as the tiger centipede or tiger-striped centipede. Generally, this species has a darker brown-, red-, or orange-colored head and lighter brown, tan, or orange body segments with yellow legs. Its antennae have seven or more smooth segments.
- The adult size ranges from 4" - 7".
- Centipedes can be found under stones, logs, bark, in crevices, and in litter and soil.
- It is estimated that they live over 5 years.
- This New World centipede is from the Southeastern US & Northern Mexico.
- Coloration is variable, hence the species name polymorpha which means "many forms", and alternative common names like "multicolored centipede". The body segments have one dark lateral stripe, so they are also known as the tiger centipede or tiger-striped centipede. Generally, this species has a darker brown-, red-, or orange-colored head and lighter brown, tan, or orange body segments with yellow legs. Its antennae have seven or more smooth segments.
- The adult size ranges from 4" - 7".
- Centipedes can be found under stones, logs, bark, in crevices, and in litter and soil.
- It is estimated that they live over 5 years.