Cryptops hortensis


Cryptops hortensis, the common cryptops, is a species of centipede in the family Cryptopidae, genus Cryptops.

Description

The species is long and wide. It is pale brown in colour with 21 pairs of legs.

Distribution and habitat

This species is found in all of Europe except for: the Baltic states, Andorra, Belarus, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Russia, Vatican City and various European islands. It has also been introduced to Tasmania, Australia. It is found in gardens and woodland, and under stones and logs.