Centipedes and millipedes are very similar pests, they live in similar habitats, and people recognize them by their many legs. Yet, there are many differences between centipedes and millipedes.
Centipedes have elongated bodies flattened from top to bottom. Extending from each of their body segments is one pair of legs. They are predators and use their legs to move very quickly.
Millipedes also have elongated bodies, but they are cylindrical in shape. They have a more rigid body than centipedes and have two pairs of legs extending from each body segment. Millipedes move at a much slower pace than centipedes.