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Yellow-spotted millipede

Harpaphe haydeniana

Description:

The dark coloration with contrasting yellow-tipped keels warn of its ability to exude toxic hydrogen cyanide as a defense. About 5 cm long.

Habitat:

Spotted crossing the trail I was on in the Cascade foothills. Found in moist forest in the Pacific Northwest.

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Brian38
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Brian38

Orting, Washington, USA

Spotted on May 19, 2018
Submitted on May 21, 2018

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