Scolopendra sumichrasti

Scolopendra sumichrasti is a species of arthropod; a scolopendrid centipede found in Latin America.

Distribution

Scolopendra sumichrasti has been recorded from Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, Panama, and Mexico.

Taxonomy

A 2006 paper suggested that Scolopendra sumichrasti could be a synonym of Scolopendra pomacea.

Bite

The pain from the bite of Scolopendra sumichrasti is described as lasting between 15 and 30 minutes.
Scolopendra sumichrasti is one of several centipedes known to prey on bats.