#tylobolus

[jenfoundabug]

When disturbed, many millipedes release a chemical defense through tiny pores on the sides of their bodies. The chemicals vary by species, but they can have lots of fun properties like foul smell, toxicity, or causticity (no touchy). Some species even emit hydrogen cyanide. I found this small friend under some bark in a redwood forest. It immediately coiled up into a defensive posture and released its spicy danger sauce. Since species identification often needs a close examination of the genital area, I have no idea what these chemicals do and didn't want to find out. Genus Tylobolus Northern California

[onenicebugperday]

@norapuppy-boygirl​ submitted: Unfortunately this friend is dead, we’re just south of Portland oregon here, some sort of millepede with my pink for reference :) pls identify it further and maybe talk abt the lil fellas if u can ❤️

RIP, long friend! Looks like Tylobolus sp. I kept one named Ursula for a while, but she spent 95% of her time tunneling in the dirt and then she perished, so I can’t say  much about their behavior at all other than general millipede behavior. @drdandy​ might have more to say!

[organicmatter]

sweet boy

[anthropocenesketchbook]

Millipede! These are from photos, inspired by a dead one I saw in a rivulet flowing into the creek at Stebbins this week. #tylobolus #spirobolidae #millipede #diplopoda https://www.instagram.com/p/BvR_twxgcB7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vkdmmmby32b3

[onenicebugperday]

This lil buddy was found in berkeley, califonria. I think they might be an american giant millipede? Whatever they are, they're adorable!

American giant millipedes live on the eastern side of the country. This dude is probably in the Tylobolus genus. The two species are in the same order, though, and they do look similar! The American giant millipede usually has more reddish legs, as seen here:

Photo by laurabankey

Thanks for sharing your long friend!

[anthropocenesketchbook]

Millipede! These are from photos, inspired by a dead one I saw in a rivulet flowing into the creek at Stebbins this week. #tylobolus #spirobolidae #millipede #diplopoda https://www.instagram.com/p/BvR_twxgcB7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6kqmuvj4w7im