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American Giant Millipede

Narceus americanus

Description:

A giant american millipede, curled tightly and excreting orange defense fluids.

Habitat:

Found in leafy forest floor after churning up dark, moist dirt. It was a moderate day, not too cool for November.

Notes:

We find so many of these in our yard! Did you know that millipedes are herbivores?

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Matthew Hammond
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Matthew Hammond

Arkansas, USA

Spotted on Nov 8, 2014
Submitted on May 29, 2016

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