Plus Insect
Not spider or insect. What kind of bug is this?
I’m spending my second week at college, and this morning I saw a strange bug in the bathroom. It’s body was about, oh, I’d say an inch, maybe an inch and a half long, with a body probably less than a quarter inch wide. It was brown, with two bands of black running on its back. But the strangest thing was its legs. I took a picture of it, and I count about 15 thin legs on each side, plus two antennae. The back legs looked longer than the front; the front were probably 3/4th of and inch long, progressing to the back ones, which were probably twice that long. From the looks of it, it’s body appears to be unsegmented, and in fact not even have an easily distinguishable head, have skin more leathery than hard, though I didn’t touch it. It could run pretty fast for its size, and I think disappeared into a hole much smaller than its legs. It’s certainly no insect or arachnid, though it might be a myriapoda of some sort. All I know for sure is I’ve never seen anything like it.
Did it look like this?
http://www.uos.harvard.edu/images/ehs/pest/centipede_main.jpg
http://www.richard-seaman.com/Wallpaper/Nature/Horrors/HouseCentipede.jpg
If so, it’s a house centipede.
From the Harvard site: “This house centipede looks like a moving hair brush. It runs rapidly, holding its body well elevated, suddenly stops, then runs again toward concealment. It is one to two inches long, with very long slender antennae and 15 pairs of long legs. The grayish yellow to brown body has 3 longitudinal dorsal stripes, and the legs are banded with white. This centipede has compound eyes. They can readily detach their legs if grasped by an enemy. The last pair of legs is very long and is modified to hold its victims.
This species of centipede is found in wet damp places, especially in basements, in potted plants that are over watered and in bathrooms. Their bite can be painful, but is not generally toxic to humans.”
|
|
Green Toys Bpa-free Feeding Spoon and Fork Set of 8 plus 4 Bpa-free Feeding Plates and 4 Bpa-free Feeding Bowl Meal time just turned green for infants and toddlers. Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk containers, the BPA-free feeding bowls by Green Toys Inc. are ultra-safe. Each of these sturdy bowls is PVC-free, phthalate-free, BPA-free and has no external coatings. Serve up healthy snacks and Good Green Fun. Packaged using only recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks. Incl… |
|
|
Camellia a Insect Photo Mugs Oriental style depiction of a pink peony-form camellia showing the branch, leaves, bud and fully opened flower plus a strange black insect. …. |
|
|
P3 International P7816 Attack Wave Ultrasonic Pestrepeller $29.95 Safe, easy Attack Wave Pestrepeller drives and keeps pests away! Effective and environmentally safe, the Pestrepeller herds out mice, rats, cockroaches, fleas, crickets, ants and other common pests… no chemicals or batteries! Just plug in and ultrasonic waves produce strong sound pressure to attack pests’ auditory and nervous systems. Automatic wave variation helps ensure they don’t become immun… |
|
|
Contech CRO101 Scarecrow Motion Activated Sprinkler $59.99 The Contech Electronics Scarecrow Motion-Activated Sprinkler presents an innovative, humane way to keep pets and wildlife from disturbing your yard and garden without the use of complicated traps or potentially hazardous chemicals. The sprinkler combines a surprise spray of water with unexpected motion and noise to create a safe, effective deterrent to unwanted visitors, helping keep your garden l… |
|
|
Repel 100 1 oz Insect Repellent Pump Spray 100% DEET 402000 $4.24 Repel 100, OZ, Insect Block, 100% Deet Formula, Pump Spray…. |
|
|
Avon SKIN-SO-SOFT Bug Guard PLUS IR3535® Insect Repellent Moisturizing Lotion – Clearance SPF 30 Gentle Breeze $3.45 SPF 30 with Gentle Breeze fragrance.Bugs go away! Bug Guard Plus is effective against mosquitoes, deer ticks, black flies, gnats, no-seeums and biting midges. Nongreasy, moisturizing protection with aloe and vitamin E. Waterproof, SPF 30 formula DOES NOT need to be washed off after use. Dermatologist tested. Hypo-allergenic. DEET-free; PABA-free. Suitable for the entire family. 4 fl. oz. While… |
|
|
Bayer 701710A 2-in-1 Insect Protection with Fertilizer Plant Spikes $4.68 10 Pack, 2 In 1, 8-11-5 Plant Spikes, Control Insects Plus Provides Slow Release Feeding, Lasts Up To 8 Weeks, For Potted Indoor Or Outdoor Ornamental Plants…. |
|
|
PROZAP LD-44Z DAIRY BOMB, Size: 25 OUNCE (Catalog Category: Bug & Insect Control:FLYS AND INSECTS) $29.46 For use on dairy cattle, beef cattle, horses, ponies, swine and premise. An aerosol used to control flies, lice, ants, gnats, mosquitoes, fleas, plus 19 other flying and crawling insects. Hazardous to humans and pets. Follow all safety precautions. Carefully follow all instructions on label related to what you are treating.Ingredients: Pyrethrins 0.5%, Piperonyl Butoxide, Technical 4.0%.(Size: 25 … |
|
|
PROZAP LD-44Z DAIRY BOMB, Size: 20 OUNCE (Catalog Category: Bug & Insect Control:FLYS AND INSECTS) $26.18 For use on dairy cattle, beef cattle, horses, ponies, swine and premise. An aerosol used to control flies, lice, ants, gnats, mosquitoes, fleas, plus 19 other flying and crawling insects. Hazardous to humans and pets. Follow all safety precautions. Carefully follow all instructions on label related to what you are treating.Ingredients: Pyrethrins 0.5%, Piperonyl Butoxide, Technical 4.0%.(Size: 20 … |
|
|
FLY RID PLUS SPOT-ON 3 DOSE (Catalog Category: Equine Fly Control:FLY & INSECT CONTROL) Kills & repels horn flies, face flies, stable flies, house flies, black flies, deer flies, horse flies, gnats, mosquitoes. Long lasting up to 14 days. Water and sweat resistant. Protects day and night. Broad spectrum control. Using the cc marks on the body of the applicator as a guide-apply 2cc on poll streak 0.5cc on each side of hind quarters.Ingredients: Proven 45% Permethrin Formula. 9 Ml Dose… |
|
|
Good Bug Bad Bug: Who`s Who, What They Do, and How to Manage Them Organically $10.78 Good Bug Bad Bug, updated 2nd edition, is an indispensable field guide for quickly and easily identifying the most common invasive and beneficial insects in the garden; plus the best organic advice on how to attract the good guys… |
|
|
Set of 2 Mara Stoneware 16-oz Insects Mugs (Mexico) $0 This set of two handcrafted insect mugs from Mara Stoneware make a creative addition to any dinnerware collection. The detailed engraving and fine painting combined with a durable finish creates the ultimate combination of art and utility. |
|
|
Insects $4.9 Includes an exciting selection of drawing projects for kids.The Draw and Color Series shows kids how to draw step by step, starting with simple shapes and progressing to lifelike finished drawings. The newest addition to the series, Inse… |
|
|
Bugs (Hardcover) $9.89 Bugs is the newest addition to Accord’s bestselling mini AniMotion line. Kids will be mesmerized by friendly insects that buzz, skitter and crawl right on the page. This cute collection of not-so-creepy crawlies will charm preschoolers and … |
|
|
Nature And Its Symbols $18.03 This attractive small volume provides students and other art lovers with an accessible guide to the symbolism associated with plants, fruits, insects, flowers, fantastic creatures, animals of the sea, and animals of the land. In addition to an explanat… |