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Greenhouse Millipede

Oxidus gracilis

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Field Notes

Description:

Multi-hued brown, long Myriapod with legs on each segment. It curls up in defense when touched.

Habitat:

Underside of dead log under tree in wet area of yard.

Reference Links:

Species Oxidus gracilis - Greenhouse Millipede - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedNovember 5, 2011

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