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Barydesmus sp
This millipede was crawling along the tropical rainforest floor. When our guide picked it up and gently rubbed it it gave off a almond-like odour: hydrogen cyanide, I guess!
Spotted on May 1, 2008
Submitted on Jul 14, 2012
2 Comments
Nor would I!
I wouldn't touch it but that is just me ha ha. Great spotting.