Stone centipede

Typically found in damp environments such as under rocks, leaf litter, decaying logs, and in garden soil.

Carnivorous predator feeding on small invertebrates like spiders, slug larvae, small worms, and soft-bodied insects.

Fast-moving and nocturnal. They use their modified front legs (forcipules) to inject venom into prey. They are long-lived relative to many insects, often surviving for several years.

Highly beneficial to gardens as they hunt pests. While they possess venom, they are generally not dangerous to humans; a bite might cause mild localized irritation similar to a bee sting if handled roughly.