- Source: Lithobius muticus
Lithobius muticus is a centipede of the family Lithobiidae.
Description
The species has 2 + 2 forcipular teeth that lack backward projections on tergites 9, 11 and 13. Lithobius muticus is very dark in colour, almost black, similar to Lithobius calcaratus. Males, and to a lesser extent, females, are characterised by broad heads and a single claw on the last legs. The specific name muticus means "curtailed, docked."
Distribution and habitat
The species is found in Ireland, southern England and Europe. It lives in deciduous woodland and leaf litter.
