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Worm millipede

Narceus americanus / annularis complex

Description:

Usually dark reddish-brown with red edges on each segment. The most commonly-seen large millipede in its range. (information from BugGuide)

Habitat:

Wooded area

Notes:

Found under a log at Beavers Bend State Park.

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3 Comments

Jason Alexander
Jason Alexander 11 years ago

Great macro shot!

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago

Thanks! I really enjoy millipedes and this one is one of our larger, more abundant species.

Caleb Steindel
Caleb Steindel 11 years ago

that is so cool!

Aaron_G
Spotted by
Aaron_G

Broken Bow, Oklahoma, USA

Spotted on Apr 25, 2013
Submitted on Apr 25, 2013

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