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Brown centipede
Scientific name: Lithobius forficatus
A regular in gardens, hunting around compost heaps and under stones, the brown centipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it has 15 pairs of legs - one on each segment of its body.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 2-3cmConservation status
Common.