Arenobius manegitus

This record describes Arenobius manegitus (species). Recorded family: Lithobiidae. Recorded order: Lithobiomorpha.

Identification and Appearance

Arenobius manegitus - Arenobius manegitus — Contributed by Derek Hennen; Additional contributions by v belov

Prosternal teeth 2+2, small, with large porodonts; posterior angles of 9th, 11th, and 13th tergites produced; 20 antennomeres; tibia of penultimate legs of males with a deep mesal furrow and distally with a lobe bearing a brush of hairs

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Chilopoda
Order: Lithobiomorpha (Stone Centipedes)
Family: Lithobiidae
Genus: Arenobius

Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.

Habitat and Range

Geographic Range

Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

Additional species information

Species notes from the sources

Etymology: Arenobius manegitus (Chamberlin 1911)

About Stone Centipedes: the wider group

Order-level background for Lithobiomorpha, the group containing Arenobius manegitus. Species-specific details appear above.

Group overview

Lithobiomorpha (stone centipedes) includes ~1,500 described species. They are the most common centipedes in temperate regions, frequently found under stones, logs, and leaf litter in gardens.

Ecological role of the group

Stone centipedes are important soil predators that regulate populations of springtails, mites, and other small arthropods. Unlike many centipedes, females guard their eggs until hatching - a form of maternal care.

Economic and practical significance of the group

Stone centipedes are beneficial garden predators that help control pest insects, slugs, and other invertebrates. They are harmless to humans despite their venomous bite capability.

Recorded sources for this group: Myriapod research, soil ecology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.

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