First record of Scolopendra pinguis Pocock, 1891 (Chilopoda, Scolopendromorpha, Scolopendridae) from Vietnam

Researchers report the first documented occurrence of the centipede species Scolopendra pinguis in Vietnam, specifically within Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park. This discovery extends the known distribution range of the species in Southeast Asia, contributing to our understanding of its geographic spread. The study provides detailed morphological descriptions and illustrations of the collected specimens, along with an updated distribution map. Such findings are significant for biodiversity documentation and conservation efforts in the region.

Son, L. X., Poyarkov, N. A., Nam, N. T., Thinh, D. T., Binh, T. T. T., Lien, V. V.,. (2023). First record of Scolopendra pinguis Pocock, 1891 (Chilopoda, Scolopendromorpha, Scolopendridae) from Vietnam. Far Eastern Entomologist, 481, 7–13. https://doi.org/10.25221/fee.481.2