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Worm millipede

Narceus americanus / annularis complex

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

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.

Reference Links:

Species Narceus americanus-annularis-complex - Narceus americanus/annularis com…

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Comments (3)
Aaron_G
Thanks! I really enjoy millipedes and this one is one of our larger, more abundant species.

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