bellicus
Bellicus refers to a genus of small, neotropical centipedes belonging to the order Geophilomorpha. These centipedes are characterized by their elongated, segmented bodies and a pair of venomous claws called forcipules, which they use to capture prey. Bellicus species are typically found in humid environments, often under leaf litter, logs, or in the soil. Their diet consists mainly of small invertebrates such as insects, mites, and springtails.
The genus Bellicus was first described in 1903. Species within this genus are distributed across various regions
Research on Bellicus is limited compared to some other centipede genera. Information regarding their specific ecological