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Tractor millipede

Barydesmus sp

Photo by LuisStevens
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22.0073, -100.558

Field Notes

Description:

Blue millipede about 12 cm long.

Notes:

They are very common in this area especially during the rainfall season.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (11)
LuisStevens
Yes, they are really somthing, thank you.
Mark Ridgway
Amazing. Looks highly segmented. Incredible colour for an 'underworld' creature... must find out more about this one.
Chicquita
Simply beautiful .... great spotting :)
LuisStevens
Thank you for the interest. Because of Noah Project and peopel like you I am learning about nature. I receiving the answer to the things I see in the field.
Latimeria
No problem. I've been educating myself on the Myriapods, but still have a long way to go. I'm trying to figure out which order this one might be in, but it can be tough to figure out.
LuisStevens
You are right, I¨ll change the name. Thank you for the observation.
Latimeria
This is actually a millipede: it has two legs per segment.

Spotted for Missions

Blue & Purple Holland (482km radius)
Mission
The Color Blue
Mission
Mexico Horn of Plenty
Mission
Flora y Fauna de San Luis Potosí

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PublishedJanuary 17, 2012

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