Cyanide Millipede / Yellow-spotted millipede

Description:

2cm long. black body with bright yellow protruding plates on sides. curls up when threatened.

Habitat:

Found on forest floor amongst fallen leaves.

Notes:

H. haydeniana has few predators, due to its aposematic coloration and its ability to secrete hydrogen cyanide when threatened. This behaviour gives rise to the common names "cyanide millipede" and "almond-scented millipede" (since cyanide smells of almonds).