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Giant American millipede

Narceus americanus

Photo by drP
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Field Notes

Description:

Small millipede, about 1.5 inches long. Found under a log in a fragment of oak-hickory forest with a lot of young pines growing in a disturbed area nearby. This was the only shot I have of it.

Species ID Suggestions

American Giant millipede

Narceus americanus
MrsPbio
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Comments (3)
drP
This must be nearly a newborn. I'll have to keep an eye out for the grown-ups!
drP
You rock. Thanks!
MrsPbio
Definitely a millipede ... I think I know which one , but I'll brb with the scientific name...

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PublishedFebruary 25, 2013

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