First records of <I>Lithobius</I> (<I>Lithobius</I>) <I>forficatus</I> (Linnaeus 1758) (Chilopoda: Lithobiomorpha: Lithobiidae) from mainland Hokkaido, Japan

Abstract

The lithobiomorph centipede Lithobius (Lithobius) forficatus (Linnaeus 1758) is here reported for the first time in mainland Japan. All specimens were collected in Obihiro City, eastern Hokkaido, Japan. This species has a rather widely morphological variation and seems to inhabit synanthropic areas. The present study is the first record of indoor invasion of lithobiomorph species in Japan.