ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — As cooler temperatures settle in, various different bugs may weasel their way into your home during their search for warmer temperatures. If some of those bugs have far more legs than you're accustomed to, don't fret - they generally don't want anything to do with you, according to a local entomology expert.

We're talking centipedes, of which there are over 3,000 identified species. The larger ones are typically found here in the southwest, with a notable one being the tiger centipede - also known as the desert centipede, or Scolopendra polymorpha. They can grow up to seven inches long, which is about six times bigger than a house centipede.

Although they may look intimidating, these bugs serve a vital role. "They're super important for ecosystems with populati

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