Arizona House Centipede
Dendrothereua homa
This record describes Dendrothereua homa (species). Recorded family: Scutigeridae. Recorded order: Scutigeromorpha.
Identification and Appearance
Plain, orange body lacks the dark lines and markings of Scutigera coleoptrata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Chilopoda
- Order
- Scutigeromorpha (House Centipedes)
- Family
- Scutigeridae
- Genus
- Dendrothereua
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Dendrothereua homa (Chamberlin)
About House Centipedes: the wider group
Order-level background for Scutigeromorpha, the group containing Dendrothereua homa. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
This is a smaller arthropod order with specialized ecological roles. Arthropods are the most diverse animal phylum, comprising over 80% of all known animal species with approximately 1.2 million described species globally.
Ecological role of the group
Members of this order contribute to broader arthropod ecosystem functions including decomposition, predation, and serving as food sources for vertebrates. Arthropod biodiversity is essential for ecosystem resilience.
Economic and practical significance of the group
While this order has limited direct economic impact, arthropods collectively provide ecosystem services worth trillions of dollars annually through pollination, decomposition, pest control, and nutrient cycling.
Recorded sources for this group: General entomology and arthropod research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Arizona House Centipede (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by v belov , biosam
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona House Centipede
What is Arizona House Centipede?
Arizona House Centipede (Dendrothereua homa) is a species in the family Scutigeridae, within the order Scutigeromorpha.
How do you identify Arizona House Centipede?
Plain, orange body lacks the dark lines and markings of Scutigera coleoptrata
Where is Arizona House Centipede found?
Range: AZ