1) Arthropod genus 2) Genus scutigera 
A genus of centipedes commonly found in the eastern U.S.; the eastern house centipede is a member of the species Scutigera cleopatra. ... Origin: L. Scutum, an oblong shield ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: skū-tij′ĕ-ră Definitions: 1. A genus of centipedes commonly found in the eastern U.S.; the Eastern house centipede is a member of the species Scutigera cleopatra.
[n] - a genus of Scutigeridae
genus Scutigera noun a genus of Scutigeridae