An optimistic request for Centipede ID (1 Viewer)

[IamFof]

I know I am being VERY optimistic, but does anyone have the knowledge to ID this wee beasty.
Found it while cleaning some garden soil. It has to be the longest centipede I have ever seen, by a very long stretch.
Sorry about the poor images, but it refused to stay still for a moment. Even after being asked, very politely, it ran around like a demented centipede



TIA

Fof

 

[Andy Adcock]

Maybe Geophilus truncorum?

Geophilus truncorum | NatureSpot

www.naturespot.org.uk

 

[IamFof]

Thanks, Andy but I don't think that's its moniker.
This one had to be in the region of 60mm+.

 

[IamFof]

Another look on the web and I have found a possible (?) candidate, size wise, at least.
Western Yellow Centipede (Stigmatogaster subterranea).
Any other suggestions?

 

[ApusApus]

As you say, size-wise it fits a Western Yellow and this species is found in garden soils and compost heaps but you will struggle to get a confirmation without using a microscope!


Shane

 

[IamFof]

Thanks, Shane
As I suspected and hence my "being VERY optimistic" request.