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Millipede

Photo by RiekoS
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Field Notes

Description:

[Caution, I just read this!] Millipede burns are a cutaneous condition caused by some millipedes that secrete a toxic liquid that causes a brownish pigmentation or burn when it comes into contact with the skin.[1] Some millipedes produce quinones in their defensive secretions, which have been reported to cause brown staining of the skin.

Notes:

This was about 2~3" long and this is my first spotting of this kind.

Species ID Suggestions

Yellow Spotted millipede

Apheloria virginiensis

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Arun
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Comments (3)
RiekoS
Thank you very much TicThapanya. Arun gave me the ID as yellow spotted millipede. Everything fits except the spots were not yellow. It was pinkish white, so I am wondering if I should call it "yellow spotted." What do you think?
RiekoS
Thank you very much for ID. I truly appreciate your help. My spotting did not have yellow spotted on its back. The color was pinkish white. I also spotted another one exactly like this and it was also pinkish white. Was it because they were still young? Or, shall I call it White Spotted millipede?
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PublishedMay 12, 2013

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