Strange-looking insect?

Question

At some point a saw a strange and not altogether pleasant looking insect. It was greyish-brown, and looked like a hybrid between a spider/ daddy-long-legs and a centipede. It had a flattish body.

The problem is, I was half-asleep when I saw it, so I can't be sure if it wasn't just a hallucination (it seemed almost too big). However, my friend also claims to have seen one. I don't know what it is, if it really exists.

So, I would appreciate any help in the matter, if anyone knows of anything remotely ressembling what I just described. Keep in mind, I live in Montreal, Qc (Canada), so it's unlikely to be a tropical species.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Bug Guide here -

http://www.einsteins-emporium.com/life/a...

http://www.whatsthatbug.com/

http://www.insectimages.org/

Answer 2

This site has a lot of pictures of insects, so hopefully that will help you identify it.  http://www.whatsthatbug.com  Try milipede or house centipede.

Answer 3

With today's global economy and trade, you may have seen an insect foreign to our parts. Go to your local university with your insect picture/description.

Last year I found a new insect to my area: a plume fly. Native to asia, but now in North America!