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Narceus americanus/annularis
Secretes benzoquinone which may stain skin.
This species does not secrete hydrochloric acid, though it does excrete a substance that causes non-harmful discoloration of skin. Some millipede species secrete hydrogen cyanide as a defense.
Spotted on Apr 13, 2015
Submitted on May 15, 2015
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