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North American Millipede

Narceus americana

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Pine, hickory, oak, maple forest.

Notes:

Largest one we saw all weekend.

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Comments (1)
GregMayberry
Gorgeous!!! I have never seen a North American millipede that big! Thanks for including the hand for scale!
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PublishedNovember 7, 2011

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