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Shocking Pink Dragon Millipede

Desmoxytes purpurosea

Photo by FlorianMeier
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Field Notes

Description:

Shocking Pink Dragon Millipede (Desmoxytes purpurosea) is a spiny and toxic millipede aptly named for its bright pink color. It was discovered in Thailand in 2007. These adult millipedes are approximately 3 cm long and live in the open on leaf litter. The millipedes have glands that produce hydrogen cyanide to protect them from predators. The shocking pink dragon millipede was named third in the top ten species in 2008 by the International Institute for Species Exploration.

Species ID Suggestions

Dragon Millipede

Polydesmida sp
LennyWorthington
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Comments (2)
FlorianMeier
http://envirosea.photoshelter.com/image/I00007yZT9mTj7dw when I zoom in the pic I can see the smaller thorns

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Biodiversity of Thailand
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedOctober 19, 2013

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