Cryptops hortensis, the common cryptops,[1] is a species of centipede in the family Cryptopidae, genus Cryptops (Leach 1814).

It is pale brown in colour with 21 pairs of legs.

[1] This species is found in all of Europe except for: the Baltic states, Andorra, Belarus, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Moldova, Russia, Vatican City and various European islands.

[3] It has also been introduced to Tasmania, Australia.

[4] It is found in gardens and woodland, and under stones and logs.