House centipede

Damp indoor areas such as basements, bathrooms, and crawl spaces; also sheltered outdoor sites.

Predatory, feeding on insects and other small arthropods, including flies, roaches, and spiders.

Fast-moving, mostly nocturnal, and uses long legs to detect and capture prey. Females lay eggs in secluded damp places.

Generally harmless to people and beneficial as a household pest predator. It may bite if handled, but bites are uncommon and usually mild.