@article {1978, title = {Hydrogen cyanide-producing glands in a scolopender, Asanada n.sp. (Chilopoda, Scolopendridae)}, volume = {5}, year = {1979}, month = {11/1979}, pages = {901-907}, abstract = {

A new type of defensive gland has been discovered in a scolopendromorph centipede, Asanada n.sp. The defensive secretion contains hydrogen cyanide and protein. It is produced in numerous unicellular glands, spread all over the body from the second to the next to the last body segment and over the legs. The morphology of the gland cells has been studied histologically. They contain two different secretions which are mixed during release.

Recommended citation: Maschwitz, U., Lauschke, U., W\ürmli, M. (1979): Hydrogen cyanide-producing glands in a scolopender, Asanada n.sp. (Chilopoda, Scolopendridae). Journal of Chemical Ecology, 5 (6): 901-907. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00990212

}, keywords = {Asanada, Chilopoda, hydrogen cyanide, protein, Scolopendridae, unicellular defensive glands}, issn = {0098-0331, 1573-1561}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00990212}, url = {https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF00990212}, author = {Maschwitz, U. and Lauschke, Ursula and W{\"u}rmli, M.} } @article {1905, title = {A key and annotated list of the Scolopendra species of the Old World with a reappraisal of Arthrorhabdus (Chilopoda: Scolopendromorpha: Scolopendridae)}, journal = {International Journal of Myriapodology}, volume = {3}, year = {2010}, pages = {83-122}, type = {Research Article}, abstract = {

In order to avoid any confusion with species of Scolopendra, the genus Arthrorhabdus is reviewed. For the Old World species at least, the length of the coxosternal tooth plates is the most useful distinguishing feature. Arthrorhabdus somalus Manfredi, 1933 is transferred to Scolopendra becoming S. somala (Manfredi, 1933). A. jonesii Verhoeff , 1938 is removed from that genus as a species of uncertain status. A key to the species of Arthrorhabdus is provided. A diagnosis of Scolopendra and key to the 42 species and 7 subspecies of the Old World are provided together with an annotated list of species. Scolopendra gastroforeata Muralewi{\v c}, 1913 is a junior subjective synonym of S. s. subspinipes Leach, 1815 and Scolopendra nuda (Jangi \& Dass, 1980) is a junior subjective synonym of S. mirabilis (Porat, 1876). Scolopendra teretipes (Porat, 1893) is removed from synonymy under S. mirabilis (Porat, 1876) and returned to full specific status. It is suggested that S. attemsi Lewis, Minelli \& Shelley, 2006, and S. jangii Khanna \& Yadav 1997, may be specimens of S. morsitans L., 1758, and S. andhrensis Jangi \& Dass, 1984 may be S. s. subspinipes. Scolopendra subspinipes punensis Jangi \& Dass, 1984 may be an immature S. s. dehaani Brandt, 1840. The presence of S. gigantea L., 1758 in India is considered improbable. Several Scolopendra species are very similar and require further investigation; thus male S. canidens Newport, 1844 and S. cretica Attems, 1902 are indistinguishable. Scolopendra arenicola (Lawrence, 1975) and S. monticola (Lawrence, 1975) may be conspecific, S. pinguis Pocock, 1891 and S. gracillima Attems, 1898 are also very similar. The relationship between S. cingulata Latreille, 1829 and S. subspinipes cingulatoides Attems, 1938 should be examined as should S. valida balfouri Pocock, 1896 currently synonymised under S. valida. Scolopendra langi (Attems, 1928) exhibits some unusual characters and should be reassessed. Scolopendra madagascariensis Attems, 1910 is known only from a single inadequately described specimen. Also discussed is S. amazonica B\ücherl, 1946 currently regarded as a junior synonym of S. morsitans, as are the characters separating S. morsitans and S. laeta Haase, 1887. Non Australian records of S. laeta may be disregarded.

Recommended citation: Lewis, J. G. E. (2010): A key and annotated list of the Scolopendra species of the Old World with a reappraisal of Arthrorhabdus (Chilopoda: Scolopendromorpha: Scolopendridae). International Journal of Myriapodology, 3 (1): 83-122. https://doi.org/10.1163/187525410X12578602960380

}, keywords = {Arthrorhabdus, Chilopoda, keys, Scolopendra, Scolopendridae, Scolopendromorpha, Taxonomy}, issn = {1875-2535, 1875-2543}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1163/187525410X12578602960380}, url = {https://brill.com/view/journals/ijm/3/1/article-p83.xml}, author = {Lewis, John G.E.} } @article {1398, title = {Predation of the centipede Rhysida longipes (Scolopendromorpha: Scolopendridae) by the Tropical Home Gecko, Hemidactylus mabouia (Squamata: Gekkonidae)}, journal = {Bolet{\'\i}n de la Sociedad Entomol{\'o}gica Aragonesa (S.E.A.)}, volume = {69}, year = {2021}, month = {31/12/2021}, pages = {227-228}, abstract = {

Abstract: The centipede Rhysida longipes (Newport, 1845) is recorded for the first time as prey of the Tropical Home Gecko, Hemidactylus mabouia (Moreau de Jon\ès, 1818), on the basis of some body fragments of this myriapod found in a fecal pellet of the lizard in the urban area of San Antonio de los Ba\ño, Artemisa Province, Cuba. This is the second known episode of Chilopoda predation by H. mabouia.

Depredaci\ón del ciempi\és Rhysida longipes (Scolopendromorpha: Scolopendridae) por el geco Hemidactylus mabouia (Squamata: Gekkonidae)

Resumen: Se registra por primera vez la depredaci\ón del ciempi\és Rhysida longipes (Newport, 1845) por el geco Hemidactylus mabouia (Moreau de Jonn\ès, 1818), a partir de los fragmentos de un esp\écimen hallados en las heces de este lagarto en el \área
urbana de San Antonio de los Ba\ños, provincia de Artemisa, Cuba. Este constituye el segundo caso conocido de depredaci\ón de
Chilopoda por H. mabouia.

}, keywords = {Antillas, Antilles, Cuba, gecko, geco, historia natural, natural history, Rhysida longipes, Scolopendridae, Scolopendromorpha}, issn = {1134-6094}, url = {http://sea-entomologia.org/Publicaciones/Boletines/boletinSEA.htm}, author = {Armas, Luis F. de} } @article {970, title = {A rare case of saurophagy by Scolopendra cingulata (Chilopoda: Scolopendridae) in the central Aegean Archipelago: a role for insularity?}, journal = {Zoology and Ecology}, volume = {30}, year = {2020}, month = {05/08/2020}, pages = {48-51}, abstract = {

Centipedes feed mainly on insects and other invertebrates. However, they may occasionally enhance their diet with small vertebrates. Lizard consumption by centipedes is rather rare. Here, we report an incident of saurophagy by the most common Mediterranean scolopendrid, Scolopendra cingulata, on the Aegean wall lizard, Podarcis erhardii. Island particularities may trigger such behaviours that could be more frequent than previously thought.

}, keywords = {centipedes, Mediterranean, Podarcis erhardii, predation, Scolopendra cingulata, Scolopendridae}, issn = {2165-8005}, doi = {10.35513/21658005.2020.1.6}, url = {https://zoologyandecology.gamtc.lt/en/publication/57/a-rare-case-of-saurophagy-by-iscolopendra-cingulatai-chilopoda-scolopendridae-in-the-central-aegean-archipelago-a-role-for-insularity}, author = {Deimezis-Tsikoutas, Aris and Kapsalas, Grigoris and Pafilis, Panayiotis} }