Distribution

Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western Australia

Habitat

Mostly encountered indoors, but can also be found in forests.

Description

They are 20–25 mm long and have pale brown bodies with black markings. They look different from other centipedes as they have 15 pairs of long, jointed legs and a pair of slender antennae. 

Food and Feeding

They are agile predators and eat spiders and other insects found in the house. 

Danger and Health Risks

Can bite but are harmless to people.