Woman finds rare venomous centipede in flat
Summary
A woman named Orlaith Armour found a rare venomous centipede called Scutigera coleoptrata on the wall of her flat. Although the centipede uses venom to catch its prey, it is not harmful to humans, and sightings of this species are increasing in the UK.Key Facts
- Orlaith Armour discovered a centipede on her kitchen wall after returning from work.
- The centipede was identified as Scutigera coleoptrata, also known as the house centipede.
- House centipedes come from the Mediterranean region.
- This species needs to live inside buildings to survive UK winters.
- The centipede uses venom to capture and eat other insects like flies and spiders.
- Sightings in the UK are increasing, possibly due to climate change.
- Experts say house centipedes are not dangerous to people and can be helpful by eating other pests.
- In 2024, sightings increased significantly, extending as far north as Lancashire and Yorkshire.
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