What is this critter? (cdn.catsweat.com)

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I think it could be an isopod but am unsure. It doesn't look like ones I am familiar with in houses (usually basements, which is not where this is).

It is about 10mm or 3/8" long, seems to move towards the top of the picture (but mostly is just wiggly), and is slightly hairy. Western USA.

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[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Looks like a baby house centipede judging from the legs(?) on the bottom.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

I thought so too, but they look different at that stage.

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[-] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

I wish I could get a better photo. I do not have a macro lens but I may be able to get better details with a real camera.

Anyway, from up close observation with a small pen light, it looks like the "legs" really are "hairs," and the legs are all underneath the body, caterpillar style.

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