8 Most Common Types of Centipedes You’ll Find in Your House

House Centipede

You’ll find this aptly-named centipede (Scutigera coleoptrata) all over North America, as well as Hawaii. It can grow from 1- to 1-1/2-in. long. Although a large one can look fearsome with its fifteen pairs of legs, it’s basically harmless, though it can inflict a painful nip if handled.

Its yellow-gray body features three stripes running along the back, plus long antennae protruding from the front and the back.

You’re most likely to find a house centipede in a dark corner in the basement, although it will wander anywhere it finds moisture. It’s actually a useful house guest because it eats cockroaches, clothes moths and other insect pests.

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