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Brachycybe lecontii

Brachycybe lecontii

Photo by flowntheloop
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Field Notes

Description:

There are only two species of Brachycybe in my area (the Southern Appalachians of the US), and these perfectly fit the description for. B. lecontii. This species is better known for its distinctive "ivory" appearance. I plan on going back to look into this log a bit further as I'm hoping to find something very interesting; supposedly, this millipede practices paternal care of eggs!

Habitat:

On the underside of a rotting pine log, beneath bark, at a mixed forest edge.

Notes:

Update: I never found any "proud papas", but I still dream of finding them one day!

Reference Links:

Brachycybe articles-Encyclopedia of Life, Brachycybe lecontii - Wikipedia, Natural history of the social millipede Brachycybe lecontii Wood, 1864

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Comments (6)
flowntheloop
@Leuba Thank you! They really do look unreal, especially in person! Most people expect these to be immature, but the adults look this pristine and fresh! There are a couple of immatures if you look closely though (they are really short and stubby)
Leuba Ridgway
They don't look like living moving creatures - unreal ! Great photography too..Thanks.
flowntheloop
Thank you, Machi! @Mark Yes! I never found any eggs or "proud papas", but I hope that I can see them at least once in my lifetime!
Machi
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!

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PublishedFebruary 5, 2021

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