Cormocephalus rubriceps, also known as the Hura[1] or giant centipede,[2] is a large centipede of the family Scolopendridae. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, where it is found in the North Island and on islands off the North Island.[2] At up to 25 cm in length, it is the largest centipede in New Zealand.
This species was given its Latin name by George Newport in 1843 as Scolopendra rubriceps.[3] Newport published a description of the species under that name in 1845.[4]
Cormocephalus rubriceps, also known as the Hura or giant centipede, is a large centipede of the family Scolopendridae. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, where it is found in the North Island and on islands off the North Island. At up to 25 cm in length, it is the largest centipede in New Zealand.
Giant Centipede carved or pare carved on display at the New Zealand Arthropod Collection at Landcare Research, Auckland.
