Lithobius erythrocephalus C.L. Koch, 1847

Synonyms

Lithobius (Lithobius) erythrocephalus C.L. Koch, 1847

Status:

Unknown

ID Difficulty

Identification

Lithobius erythrocephalus is a centipede of doubtful status in the British Isles, with no confirmed records.

Although described and figured in the published identification guides by Tony Barber (2008 & 2009) this species is not included within the identification keys. This is another centipede with spine 15 VaC on the coxae of the last legs. 

Distribution and Habitat

A species of doubtful status in the British Isles, with a few unconfirmed records up to the 1930s. 

This account is based on the 'Centipede Atlas' (Barber, 2022).

BRC code

19

idBmigTaxa

Cen_179