First records of Lithobius (Lithobius) forficatus (Linnaeus, 1758) and Lithobius (Lithobius) obscurus Meinert, 1872 (Lithobiomorpha, Lithobiidae) introduced to Colombia

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2018
Authors:C. C. Prado, Triana-Triana, H. Darío, Castillo, C. Camilo, Tulande-M., E.
Journal:Check List
Volume:14
Start Page:559
Issue:3
Pagination:559-568
Date Published:Jun-29-2018
ISSN:1809-127X
Keywords:Bogotá, Boyacá, centipedes, Chilopoda, Colombian Andes, Europe., habitats
Abstract:

The lithobiomorph centipedes Lithobius (Lithobius) forficatus (Linnaeus, 1758) and Lithobius (Lithobius) obscurus Meinert, 1872 are here reported for the first time in Colombia. We examined 193 individuals from collections kept in several universities and natural history museums from Bogotá city were examined. Lithobius forficatus (191 specimens) was recorded up to 2746 m above sea level in areas with some amount of anthropic disturbance. Lithobius obscurus (2 specimens) was recorded at 2700 m above sea level in a rural area near Sogamoso, Boyacá. We note morphological variation and habitats for both species. These are the first records of introduced centipedes belonging to the genus Lithobius Leach, 1814 in Colombia.

URL:https://checklist.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=28008
DOI:10.15560/14.3.559
Citation Key:1514
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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