Geophilus smithi

Geophilus smithi is a species of soil centipede in the family Geophilidae found in Washington, D.C. It grows up to 28 millimeters in length, has 49 leg pairs, 25-30 coxal pores, and coxae of prehensorial legs of about equal length and width.

Taxonomy

In its original description, G. smithi was compared to G. huronicus. G. smithi was possibly based upon specimens of G. ampyx and may even be a senior synonym, though this is not confirmed.