@article {1928, title = {Mitochondrial activity disruption and local muscle damage induced in mice by Scolopendra polymorpha venom}, journal = {Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases}, volume = {26}, year = {2020}, month = {29/05/2020}, abstract = {

Background: Scolopendra polymorpha (S. polymorpha) is a predatory centipede whose venom contains a multiplicity of biochemical effectors that can cause muscle damage and cumulative cell destruction in its prey. Despite previous investigations of S. polymorpha and other centipede venoms, there is a lack of information on the morphological and biochemical patterns elicited by their myotoxic effects. To elucidate these processes, this paper presents evidence of skeletal muscle damage, and alterations in key biochemical mediators that appear only after exposure to centipede venom.
Methods: Venom was collected and fractionated using RP-HPLC; mouse extensor digitorum longus (EDL) muscle was exposed to whole venom and venom fractions to evaluate myotoxicity by means of creatine kinase (CK) \– a muscle damage marker \– activity measurements and histochemical analysis.
Results: CK activity was higher in EDL muscle exposed to venom than in unexposed muscle. This increase was observed after 15 min of venom incubation, and remained stable up to 45 min. Venom-exposed EDL muscle showed signs of muscle damage including necrosis, loss of fascicular structure as well as mitochondrial accumulations and ragged red fibers (RRF), suggesting an impairment in the normal mitochondrial arrangement. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) and cytochrome oxidase (COX) tests also indicate that respiratory complexes might be affected.
Conclusion: Our results suggest a different biochemical composition of S. polymorpha venom, based on the different effects of four venom fractions on the cells tested, according to statistical evidence. Fractions F6 and F7 caused the most important alterations.

Recommended citation: Tabullo De Robles J., Fern\ández Valverde F., Valladares Cisneros L., Hern\ández Villeda J., S\ánchez-Reyes A., Guti\érrez M. C. (2020): Mitochondrial activity disruption and local muscle damage induced in mice by Scolopendra polymorpha venom. Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 26 (e20190079): 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2019-0079

}, keywords = {Centipede, Myotoxic activity, Venom}, issn = {1678-9199}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2019-0079}, url = {https://www.scielo.br/j/jvatitd/a/txHpPPwNfNpBStTctQFcPzj}, author = {Tabullo De Robles, Judith and Fern{\'a}ndez Valverde, Francisca and Valladares Cisneros, Lucero and Hern{\'a}ndez Villeda, Juana and S{\'a}nchez-Reyes, Ayixon and Guti{\'e}rrez, Mar{\'\i}a del Carmen} } @article {1913, title = {Neotype designation and a diagnostic account for the centipede,Scolopendra gigantea L. 1758, with an account ofS. galapagoensis Bollman 1889 (Chilopoda Scolopendromorpha Scolopendridae)}, journal = {Tropical Zoology}, volume = {13}, year = {2000}, pages = {159-170}, abstract = {

The oldest species-group name in the chilopod order Scolopendromorpha and family Scolopendridae, Scolopendra gigantea Linnaeus 1758, is stabilized in accordance with the current concept by designating a neotype specimen from northern Venezuela. The species occurs in northern Colombia and Venezuela, and on Trinidad, Isla Margarita, Cura\çao, and Aruba; records from the US Virgin Islands, Haiti, Mexico, and Honduras are deemed to represent accidental human importations or labeling errors. Scolopendra galapagoensis Bollman 1889 occurs in Cocos Island, the Gal\ápagos Islands, and along the Pacific Coast of South America and the western slope of the Andes from Ecuador to southern Peru. Scolopendra gigantea weyrauchi B\ücherl 1950 is placed in synonymy under S. galapagoensis Bollman 1889.

}, keywords = {Centipede, Gal{\'a}pagos Islands, Scolopendra galapagoensis, Scolopendra gigantea, Scolopendra gigantea weyrauchi}, issn = {0394-6975, 1970-9528}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1080/03946975.2000.10531129}, url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03946975.2000.10531129}, author = {Shelley, R.M. and Kiser, S.B.} } @article {1906, title = {A review of Newportia species in the subgenus Newportides Chamberlin, 1921 (Scolopendromorpha, Scolopocryptopidae, Newportiinae)}, journal = {Zootaxa}, volume = {4403}, year = {2018}, month = {03/04/2018}, pages = {154-170}, type = {Article}, abstract = {

Five Newportia species with a claw-shaped pretarsus of the ultimate legs are revised. Newportia amazonica Brolemann, 1904, N. unguifer Chamberlin, 1921, and N. pilosa Gonz\ález-Sponga, 1997 are redescribed; N. tetraspinae Gonz\ález-Sponga, 1997 is considered to be a junior synonym of N. unguifer, and N. guaiquinimensis Gonz\ález-Sponga, 2000 is considered to be a junior synonym of N. pilosa. All synonyms proposed are based on the structure of ultimate legs. The subgenus Newportides is revalidated based on the presence of claw-shaped pretarsus of ultimate legs.

Recommended citation: Chagas-Jr., A. (2018): A review of Newportia species in the subgenus Newportides Chamberlin, 1921 (Scolopendromorpha, Scolopocryptopidae, Newportiinae). Zootaxa, 4403 (1): 154-170. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4403.1.9

}, keywords = {Brazil, Centipede, Chilopoda, Neotropical, Taxonomy, Venezuela}, issn = {1175-5334, 1175-5326}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4403.1.9}, url = {https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4403.1.9}, author = {Chagas-Jr., Amazonas} } @article {1512, title = {The first Taeniolinum from the Andes Mountains and Colombia (Chilopoda: Geophilomorpha)}, journal = {Zootaxa}, volume = {4532}, year = {2018}, month = {17/12/2018}, pages = {113-124}, chapter = {113}, abstract = {

Taeniolinum neusicus sp. n. is described based on 148 specimens collected at the eastern Colombian Andes. Detailed data on environmental and biological preferences are included in the description. The validity of characters such as the number of labral teeth and the clypeal setae to separate Taeniolinum species is also evaluated.

}, keywords = {Ballophilidae, Centipede, Soil fauna, Tropical Montane forest}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4532.1.7}, url = {https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4532.1.7}, author = {Tulande-M, Esteban and Prado, C{\'e}sar Camilo and Triana-Triana, Hern{\'a}n Dar{\'\i}o} } @article {1231, title = {Lista nominal de especies de ciempi{\'e}s (Chilopoda) para M{\'e}xico}, journal = {Biocyt}, volume = {26}, year = {2009}, pages = {48-54}, chapter = {48}, abstract = {

Resumen: A partir de la revisi\ón de la base de datos electr\ónica en l\ínea de los ciempi\és (Chilopoda) del mundo, Chilobase, se gener\ó la primera lista completa de las especies presentes en M\éxico. En total se obtuvieron 175 registros de especies para el pa\ís, las cuales representan el 5.5\% de la diversidad total mundial.

Abstract: After the revision of the on-line electronic database of the centipedes (Chilopoda) of the world, Chilobase, the first complete list of species from Mexico was generated. A total of 175 species was cited from the country and these species represent 5.5\% of the world total diversity.

}, keywords = {Centipede, Chilopoda, ciempi{\'e}s, database}, issn = {2007-2082}, doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.22201/fesi.20072082.2009.2.16869}, url = {http://www.revistas.unam.mx/index.php/biocyt/article/view/16869}, author = {Cupul-Maga{\~n}a, Fabio Germ{\'a}n} } @article {1226, title = {Presencia de Newportia (Newportia) ernsti ernsti Pocock, 1891 (Chilopoda: Scolopendromorpha: Scolopocryptopidae: Newportiinae) en la regi{\'o}n andina de Venezuela}, journal = {Revista Nicarag{\"u}ense de Entomolog{\'\i}a}, year = {2021}, month = {05/2021}, pages = {1-25}, abstract = {

Resumen: Se reporta por primera vez la presencia del ciempi\és Newportia (Newportia) ernsti ernsti Pocock, 1891 (Chilopoda: Scolopendromorpha: Scolopocryptopidae: Newportiinae) en la regi\ón andina de Venezuela. Un ejemplar fue capturado dentro de vivienda en La Parroquia Juan Rodr\íguez Su\árez de la ciudad de M\érida, estado M\érida.

Presence of Newportia (Newportia) ernsti ernsti Pocock, 1891 (Chilopoda: Scolopendromorpha: Scolopocryptopidae: Newportiinae) in the Andean region of Venezuela

Abstract: The presence of the centipede Newportia (Newportia) ernsti ernsti Pocock, 1891 (Chilopoda: Scolopendromorpha: Scolopocryptopidae: Newportiinae) is recorded at the first time in Venezuelan Andean region. One individual was captured into a dwelling in La Parroquia Juan Rodr\íguez Su\árez of the city of Merida, Merida State.

}, keywords = {Centipede, cent{\'\i}pedos, Chilopoda, distribuci{\'o}n, distribution, Venezuela}, issn = {1021-0296}, url = {http://www.bio-nica.info/RevNicaEntomo/238-Newportia-Venezuela.pdf}, author = {Alarc{\'o}n, Maritza and Cazorla Perfetti, Dalmiro J.} } @article {1225, title = {Primer registro del ciempi{\'e}s Rhysida celeris (Humbert \& Saussure, 1870) (Chilopoda: Scolopendromorpha, Scolopendridae: Otostigminae) en la regi{\'o}n andina de Venezuela}, journal = {Revista Nicarag{\"u}ense de Entomolog{\'\i}a}, year = {2021}, month = {02/2021}, pages = {1-20}, abstract = {

Resumen: Se reporta por primera vez la presencia del ciempi\és Rhysida celeris (Humbert \& Saussure, 1870) (Chilopoda: Scolopendromorpha, Scolopendridae: Otostigminae, Otostigmini) en la regi\ón andina de Venezuela. Un ejemplar fue capturado dentro de vivienda en La Parroquia Juan Rodr\íguez Su\árez de la ciudad de M\érida, estado M\érida.

First record of the blue-legged centipede Rhysida celeris (Humbert \& Saussure, 1870) (Chilopoda: Scolopendromorpha, Scolopendridae: Otostigminae) in the Andean region of Venezuela
Abstract: The presence of the blue-legged centipede Rhysida celeris (Humbert \& Saussure, 1870) (Chilopoda: Scolopendromorpha, Scolopendridae: Otostigminae, Otostigmini) is recorded at the first time in Venezuelan Andean region. One individual was captured into a dwelling in La Parroquia Juan Rodr\íguez Su\árez of the city of Merida, Merida State.

}, keywords = {Centipede, cent{\'\i}pedos, distribuci{\'o}n, distribution, Public health, Salud P{\'u}blica, Venezuela}, issn = {1021-0296}, url = {http://www.bio-nica.info/RevNicaEntomo/224-Chilopoda-Venezuela.pdf}, author = {Alarc{\'o}n, Maritza and Cazorla Perfetti, Dalmiro J.} } @article {1223, title = {Scolopendra sumichrasti Saussure, 1860 (Chilopoda, Scolopendromorpha, Scolopendridae): nuevo registro para Oaxaca, M{\'e}xico y distribuci{\'o}n potencial}, journal = {Revista Nicarag{\"u}ense de Entomolog{\'\i}a}, year = {2020}, month = {03/2020}, pages = {1-11}, abstract = {

Resumen: El ciempi\és escolop\éndrido Scolopendra sumichrasti Saussure, 1860 se registra por primera vez para Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca, M\éxico. Esta especie se report\ó previamente para los estados de Chiapas, Hidalgo, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potos\í, Tamaulipas, Veracruz y Yucat\án en M\éxico, as\í como en Belice, Guatemala y Panam\á en Centroam\érica. Adem\ás, la distribuci\ón potencial de S. sumichrasti se evalu\ó al utilizar los registros de localidades y nueve variables clim\áticas como predictoras ambientales. El modelo se gener\ó con el programa R. La proyecci\ón geogr\áfica (mapa de distribuci\ón potencial), puede ser de utilidad para enfocar esfuerzos efectivos de muestreo en \áreas espec\íficas de la regi\ón, como las vertientes pac\ífica y atl\ántica de M\éxico, el sur de la Florida en los Estados Unidos de Am\érica, islas caribe\ñas como Cuba, as\í como Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua y Ecuador.

Abstract: The scolopendrid centipede Scolopendra sumichrasti Saussure, 1860 is recorded for the first time from Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca, Mexico. This species was previously reported from the states of Chiapas, Hidalgo, Quintana Roo, San Luis Potos\í, Tamaulipas, Veracruz and Yucat\án in Mexico, and from Belize, Guatemala, and Panama in Central America. Also, the potential distribution of S. sumichrasti was evaluated used localities records and nine climate variables as environmental predictors. The modeling was done using the R software. The geographical projection (potential distribution map), will be useful to focus effective sampling efforts in specific areas of the region, such as the Pacific and Atlantic slopes of Mexico, south Florida in the United States of America, Caribbean islands such as Cuba, as well as Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Ecuador.

}, keywords = {biogeograf{\'\i}a, biogeography, Centipede, Central America, Centroam{\'e}rica, ciempi{\'e}s, modelo de distribuci{\'o}n potencial, Neotropic, Neotr{\'o}pico, potential distribution model}, issn = {1021-0296}, url = {http://www.bio-nica.info/RevNicaEntomo/194-Scolopendra-Mexico.pdf}, author = {Nieto Toscano, Luis Francisco and Flores-Guerrero, Ubaldo Sebasti{\'a}n and Cupul-Maga{\~n}a, Fabio Germ{\'a}n} } @article {1154, title = {Isolation and characterization of the major centipede allergen Sco m 5 from Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans}, journal = {Allergology International}, volume = {70}, year = {2020}, month = {14/07/2020}, pages = {121-128}, abstract = {

Background: Allergic reactions have been observed following both direct centipede bites and the clinical use of centipede-containing medicines, such as traditional Chinese medicines utilizing Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans; however, no natural centipede allergen has yet been characterized.

Methods: An allergen was purified from S. s. mutilans venom using Superdex 75 gel filtration and RESOURCE S ion chromatography, and its primary structure was determined via a combination of LC-MS-MS, MALDI-TOF/TOF and protein sequencing techniques. Its potential allergenicity was evaluated by immunoblotting, ELISAs, skin prick tests (SPTs) and mast cell activation assays.

Results: A novel allergen Sco m 5 (210 amino acids long) was successfully purified from crude S. s. mutilans venom. Sco m 5 could promote the degranulation of a human mast cell line, HMC-1. Among centipede-allergic patients, Sco m 5 showed an 83.3\% IgE-binding frequency and a 66.7\% positive reaction frequency, as detected by immunoblotting and SPTs, respectively. Sco m 5 IgE-binding frequencies of common Chinese population was found to be 9\%\–16\%. Sera positive for Sco m 5 IgE-binding was cross-reactive against venom from the wasp Vespa mandarinia.

Conclusions: The present study isolated and characterized a novel allergen termed as Sco m 5 from the centipede S. s. mutilans. The use of Sco m 5 to identify centipede-allergic individuals could be important, given the high potential allergenicity of Sco m 5 among the general Chinese population, along with the likely possibility of cross-reactivity against wasp venom among centipede-allergic patients.

}, keywords = {Allergen, Centipede, Cross-reactivity, IgE, Venom}, issn = {1323-8930}, doi = {10.1016/j.alit.2020.06.003}, url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1323893020300927}, author = {Lan, Xin-Qiang and Zhao, Feng and Wang, Qi-Quan and Li, Jiang-Hua and Zeng, Lin and Zhang, Yun and Lee, Wen-Hui} } @article {1088, title = {Centipede bio-extremity elastic model control}, journal = {Journal of Micro-Bio Robotics}, volume = {17}, year = {2021}, month = {09/03/2021}, pages = {1-23}, abstract = {

In this research, a specimen of arthropod, infraspecies Cormocephalus calcaratus (centipede) is the matter of study for modeling its trunk-limb biomechanics. The endoskeletal system was built to model and approach its passive dynamics motion. The limb\’s musculoskeletal system was digitally \’sculpted\’ in three-dimension using the planar taxonomic sagittal, ventral and transventral views as metrical references, constrained in scale and geometry. The endoskeleton was modeled by an equivalent network of spring-mass-damper muscles with five joints controlled by two input muscles to manipulate the limb\’s tip. The kinematic position equations with their higher-order derivatives and the inner muscles dynamics were deduced for a Newton-based dynamic controller to resemble scramble up motion. Simulations produced realistic controlled motions with expected limb\’s dexterity underactuation.

}, keywords = {3D modeling, Biorobot, Centipede, Limb, Musculoskeletal dexterity, Underactuation}, issn = {2194-6418}, doi = {10.1007/s12213-021-00141-y}, url = {http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s12213-021-00141-y}, author = {Miranda Guaderrama, Joel and Mart{\'\i}nez-Garc{\'\i}a, Edgar Alonso} } @article {999, title = {Comparative analysis of diverse toxins from a new pharmaceutical centipede, Scolopendra mojiangica}, journal = {Zoological Research}, volume = {41}, year = {2020}, month = {01/03/2020}, pages = {138-147}, abstract = {

As the oldest venomous animals, centipedes use their venom as a weapon to attack prey and for protection. Centipede venom, which contains many bioactive and pharmacologically active compounds, has been used for centuries in Chinese medicine, as shown by ancient records. Based on comparative analysis, we revealed the diversity of and differences in centipede toxin-like molecules between Scolopendra mojiangica, a substitute pharmaceutical material used in China, and S. subspinipes mutilans. More than 6 000 peptides isolated from the venom were identified by electrospray ionization-tandem mass spectrometry (ESI-MS/MS) and inferred from the transcriptome. As a result, in the proteome of S. mojiangica, 246 unique proteins were identified: one in five were toxin-like proteins or putative toxins with unknown function, accounting for a lower percentage of total proteins than that in S. mutilans. Transcriptome mining identified approximately 10 times more toxin-like proteins, which can characterize the precursor structures of mature toxin-like peptides. However, the constitution and quantity of the toxin transcripts in these two centipedes were similar. In toxicity assays, the crude venom showed strong insecticidal and hemolytic activity. These findings highlight the extensive diversity of toxin-like proteins in S. mojiangica and provide a new foundation for the medical-pharmaceutical use of centipede toxin-like proteins.

}, keywords = {Centipede, Pharmaceutical use, Proteotranscriptomic analysis, Toxins}, issn = {2095-8137}, doi = {10.24272/j.issn.2095-8137.2020.019}, url = {http://www.zoores.ac.cn/EN/10.24272/j.issn.2095-8137.2020.019}, author = {Zi-Chao, Liu and Jin-Yang, Liang and Xin-Qiang, Lan and Tao, Li and Jia-Rui, Zhang and Fang, Zhao and Geng, Li and Pei-Yi, Chen and Yun, Zhang and Wen-Hui, Lee and Feng, Zhao} } @article {968, title = {Effects of short- and long-term exposure to cadmium on salivary glands and fat body of soil centipede Lithobius forficatus (Myriapoda, Chilopoda): Histology and ultrastructure}, journal = {Micron}, volume = {137}, year = {2020}, month = {30/06/2020}, pages = {1-12}, abstract = {

Cadmium (Cd) is the most widely studied heavy metal in terms of food-chain accumulation and contamination because it can strongly affect all environments (e.g., soil, water, air). It can accumulate in different tissues and organs and can affect the organism at different levels of organization: from organs, tissues and cells though cell organelles and structures to activation of mechanisms of survival and cell death. In soil-dwelling organisms heavy metals gather in all tissues with accumulation properties: midgut, salivary glands, fat body. The aim of this study was to describe the effects of cadmium on the soil species Lithobius forficatus, mainly on two organs responsible for gathering different substances, the fat body and salivary glands, at the ultrastructural level. Changes caused by cadmium short- and long-term intoxication, connected with cell death (autophagy, apoptosis, necrosis), and the crosstalk between them, were analyzed. Adult specimens of L. forficatus were collected in a natural environment and divided into three experimental groups: C (the control group), Cd1 (cultured in soil with 80 mg/kg of CdCl2 for 12 days) and Cd2 (cultured in soil with 80 mg/kg of CdCl2 for 45 days). Transmission electron microscopy revealed ultrastructural alterations in both of the organs analyzed (reduction in the amount of reserve material, the appearance of vacuoles, etc.). Qualitative analysis using TUNEL assay revealed distinct crosstalk between autophagy and necrosis in the fat body adipocytes, while crosstalk between autophagy, apoptosis and necrosis in the salivary glands was detected in salivary glands of the centipedes examined here. We conclude that different organs in the body can react differently to the same stressor, as well as to the same concentration and time of exposure. Different mechanisms at the ultrastructural level activate different types of cell death and with different dynamics.

}, keywords = {Apoptosis, Autophagy, Centipede, Myriapoda, Necrosis, Reserve material}, issn = {0968-4328}, doi = {10.1016/j.micron.2020.102915}, url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0968432820301645}, author = {Rost-Roszkowska, Magdalena M. and Poprawa, Izabela and Chajec, {\L}ukasz and Chachulska-{\.Z}yme{\l}ka, Alina and Le{\'s}niewska, Ma{\l}gorzata and Student, Sebastian} } @article {299, title = {Lithobius (Ezembius) varioporus, a new species from eastern China (Lithobiomorpha, Lithobiidae)}, journal = {ZooKeys}, volume = {931}, year = {2020}, month = {30/04/2020}, pages = {35-48}, abstract = {

Lithobius (Ezembius) varioporus sp. nov. (Lithobiomorpha, Lithobiidae), recently discovered from Longquanguan Town, Fuping County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, China, is described. Morphologically it resembles to Lithobius (Ezembius) laevidentata Pei, Ma, Hou, Zhu \& Gai, 2015 from the Xinjiang Autonomous Region, but can be easily distinguished from the latter by the T\öm\ösv\áry\’s organ, slightly smaller than the adjoining ocelli, no secondary sexual modifications on male tibia 14 and 15, posterior accessory spine of legs 14 and 15 present and the number of coxal pores varying considerably from three to eight. The main morphological characters of the known Chinese species of the subgenus Ezembius Chamberlin, 1919 based on adult specimens are presented.

}, keywords = {Centipede, Chilopoda, Hebei Province, myriapods}, issn = {1313-2989}, doi = {10.3897/zookeys.931.47305}, url = {https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/47305/}, author = {Pei, Sujian and Ma, Huiqin and Liu, Haipeng and Lu, Yanmin and Hou, Xiaojie} } @article {192, title = {Taxonomic reassessment and redescription of Scolopendra arthrorhabdoides Ribaut, 1913, with a discussion on its related species (Scolopendromorpha, Scolopendridae)}, journal = {Zootaxa}, volume = {4425}, year = {2018}, month = {20/05/2018}, pages = {153-164}, abstract = {

Scolopendra arthrorhabdoides Ribaut, 1913 is redescribed based on fresh material. Its taxonomic status is evaluated and compared with Scolopendra armata Kraepelin, 1903 and Scolopendra alternans Leach, 1816. The geographical distribution of S. arthrorhabdoides is also revised. Scolopendra armata is reported from Colombia for the first time.

}, keywords = {Centipede, Chilopoda, Colombia, Scolopendra, Taxonomy, Venezuela}, issn = {1175-5326}, doi = {10.11646/zootaxa.4425.110.11646/zootaxa.4425.1.9}, url = {https://biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4425.1.9}, author = {Chagas-Jr, Amazonas and Galvis-Jim{\'e}nez, Sebasti{\'a}n} } @article {172, title = {Lithobius (Ezembius) ternidentatus sp. n. (Lithobiomorpha, Lithobiidae), a new species from China}, journal = {ZooKeys}, volume = {829}, year = {2019}, month = {11/03/2019}, pages = {1-13}, abstract = {

Lithobius (Ezembius) ternidentatus sp. n. (Lithobiomorpha, Lithobiidae), recently discovered from Wuyuezhai Mountain, Lingshou County, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province, China, is described. Morphologically it resembles L. (E.) multispinipes Pei, Lu, Liu, Hou, Ma \& Zapparoli, 2016, but can be easily distinguished from the latter by having a different sized T\öm\ösv\áry\’s organ, different numbers of ocelli, obvious differences in ventral plectrotaxy of legs 14, and tarsal articulation ill-defined on legs 1\–13, well-defined on legs 14\–15. The main morphological characters of the known Chinese species of the subgenus Ezembius Chamberlin, 1919 based on adult specimens is presented.

}, keywords = {Centipede, Chilopoda, China, Hebei Province, myriapods}, issn = {1313-2989}, doi = {10.3897/zookeys.829.30884}, url = {https://zookeys.pensoft.net/article/30884/}, author = {Pei, Sujian and Liu, Haipeng and Lu, Yanmin and Hou, Xiaojie and Ma, Huiqin} }