Orange-spotted House Centipede
Scutigera buda
This record describes Scutigera buda (species). Recorded family: Scutigeridae. Recorded order: Scutigeromorpha.
Identification and Appearance
Paired orange dots down the middle of the back
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Chilopoda
- Order
- Scutigeromorpha (House Centipedes)
- Family
- Scutigeridae
- Genus
- Scutigera
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Currently documented only from Texas, with the vast majority of records from the Hill Country. LRGV records suggest that it probably ranges into northern Mexico as well.
Seasonal Activity
iNaturalist appears to have multiple records from every month
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: First (?) collected in the town of Buda, TX
About House Centipedes: the wider group
Order-level background for Scutigeromorpha, the group containing Scutigera buda. 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 Orange-spotted House Centipede (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Joshua Stuart Rose
Frequently Asked Questions About Orange-spotted House Centipede
What is Orange-spotted House Centipede?
Orange-spotted House Centipede (Scutigera buda) is a species in the family Scutigeridae, within the order Scutigeromorpha.
How do you identify Orange-spotted House Centipede?
Paired orange dots down the middle of the back
Where is Orange-spotted House Centipede found?
Range: Currently documented only from Texas, with the vast majority of records from the Hill Country. LRGV records suggest that it probably ranges into northern Mexico as well.
When is Orange-spotted House Centipede active?
Orange-spotted House Centipede: seasonal activity - iNaturalist appears to have multiple records from every month.