Millipede

Description:

Millipedes have two pairs of legs per segment. Millipede bodies are rounded or somewhat flattened. Legs are short and movement is slow, with movement of legs appearing wave-like. Most species are less than 1 ½ inch long.

Habitat:

Millipedes prefer to live in moist habitats and during the day occur underneath rocks, logs, and other objects in contact with the ground. They are active at night. Millipedes feed on decomposing organic matter, but will occasionally damage seedling plants by feeding on leaves, stems and roots. They curl up tightly when disturbed resulting frequently in the release of fluids from repugnatorial glands.

Notes:

This millipede was under a log in the grass during the day. They don't bite and they have thick armor plating which is their protection from small predators.