Scolopendra laeta, also known as the striped centipede, royal blue centipede or purple centipede for its varied patterning and colouration, is a species of centipede in the Scolopendridae family. It is endemic to Australia, and was first described in 1887 by German entomologist Erich Haase. Distribution The species has a wide range across mainland Australia. Behaviour The centipedes are solitary terrestrial predators that inhabit plant litter, soil and rotting wood. References laeta Centipedes of Australia Endemic fauna of Australia Animals described in 1887 Taxa named by Erich Haase