Rhysida nuda explained

Rhysida nuda, also known as the blue-legged centipede, is a species of centipede in the Scolopendridae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1887 by British entomologist George Newport.

Distribution

The species occurs in the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.^[1]

Behaviour

The centipedes are solitary terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter, soil and rotting wood.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Species Rhysida nuda (Newport, 1845) . . Australian Faunal Directory . Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia . 16 February 2023.