spare a thought for this poor naive Lithobius who, in its panic and hubris, allowed itself to be scooped up by a leaf and dangled in front of me so i could get a look at its ridiculous face and forcipules. no more running for you, let alone scuttling or even skittering

Bothropolys multidentatus

A centipede from eastern North America, found in forested areas typically beneath rocks, logs, and other debris. Also beneath loose bark on the sides of tree trunks.

Bug of the Day

this baby Lithobius reminds me that if there's anything i miss about winter it's the fact that these things are so much less skittish when they're young. i wonder what happens to them as they grow up that makes them decide to forsake joy and whimsy and the color pink and become slippery assholes