About Scolopendra cingulata Latreille, 1829
Scolopendra cingulata, the species described here, has alternating bands of black and yellow-gold. Reaching approximately 15–18 centimetres (5.9–7.1 inches) in length, it is one of the smallest species in the family Scolopendridae. Its venom is less toxic than the venom of other scolopendrid centipedes. This species has a wide distribution. It occurs throughout southern Europe, including Portugal and the Mediterranean region, in countries such as Spain, France, Italy, Albania, Serbia, Croatia, Israel, and Greece. It is also found around the Black Sea in southern Romania, Bulgaria, and Ukraine, as well as in parts of North Africa. Small relict populations of the species additionally exist in Austria and Hungary. Scolopendra cingulata is a burrowing species that prefers dark, damp environments, such as underneath logs and within leaf litter.
