First records of Lithobius (Lithobius) forficatus (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.