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Yellow-spotted Millipede

Apheloria virginiensis

Description:

Found many of these that day, many had crawled out of there hiding spots and wandered around. When handled they emit a sweet almond scent which is from the defensive cyanide compounds.

Habitat:

Urban nature park

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chesterbperry
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chesterbperry

Tennessee, USA

Spotted on May 6, 2013
Submitted on May 14, 2013

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