Black centipede: species of dark-colored invertebrates
Among the variety of insects, there are those that look intimidating. But among them there are harmless creatures that do not harm people. And there are those with whom the meeting will not pass without a trace.
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Who are centipedes
Centipede or centipede - a large superclass of invertebrates.
Centipede.
They have a body similar to a caterpillar, only distinctly segmented and covered with dense chitin. Another difference is the large number of limbs.
These animals are predators. They are very mobile and fast, but move exclusively at night. During the day, they live in convenient places, warm and humid, and after dark they get out to hunt.
black centipedes
The usual shade of insects that are found next to people is inconspicuous. It is gray, brown with red or pink. Large black centipedes inspire special horror.
kivsyaki
Kivsyak.
These centipedes are very diverse and not all are black. They can be brown, gray, sandy. Many are covered with a variety of stripes and may have a different shade of limbs.
These small insects are found in gardens and plantations. They are not pests, in rare cases spoil the roots or berries. Their main role is the processing of litter and foliage. The appearance of these insects is unpleasant, but they are not dangerous to humans and are very shy. In the case when the nodding senses danger, it curls up into a spiral.
Black nods can be sandy. They have stripes on the black or dark brown surface of the body, and the legs are often bright, they can be blue, red or even orange.
Kivsyak giant or African is the largest of the representatives of the species. It looks like a huge caterpillar, black with red legs. They are often kept at home as a pet.
scolopendra
Black scolopendra.
Terrifying representative of centipedes - scolopendra. Black color is a subspecies Crimean or ringed. But the insect changes shade depending on the habitat.
She has a flat body, dense and well protected. The legs are short and strong, the animal is distinguished by maneuverability and the ability to get through even the smallest and most protected cracks.
This type of centipede is aggressive. Although the bite is not fatal to humans, it is very unpleasant and can cause an allergic reaction. For animals hunted by scolopendra, it is deadly. This species can attack a prey that is several times larger than the hunter herself.
What to do when encountering centipedes
For the most part, centipedes do not cause much harm to humans. They even help them in the fight against harmful animals:
- cockroaches;
- fleas;
- lice;
- midges;
- mosquitoes;
- small rodents.
Centipedes do not attack people themselves and do not show aggression if left untouched. But you should understand that in order to protect themselves, they can bite. Their secret, which is released in case of danger, contains poison. He irritates.
How to drive out a centipede
In large numbers, these animals do not breed on the site or in the house. Moreover, they do not spoil products, do not gnaw communications. But a personal meeting with these hordes can be very unpleasant for impressionable people.
To drive her out of the house, it is necessary first of all to create conditions in which the animal will not have a comfortable place to live. It is also worth making sure that there is no food for them. Then there will be no question of how to remove the centipede.
Detailed instructions on how to get rid of the centipede - here to register:.
Conclusion
Centipedes with their appearance can intimidate and cause hostility. Especially when it comes to black people. But not everyone is as scary as they look. If you bypass the black centipede, it will not touch anyone.
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