Ewwwwwwwwwwwww 01-17-2013, 07:45 AM
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I was outside and i saw a huge one. It was like a hot dog of size.
So i decided to research it.
Millipede Types and Species
There are a variety of different kinds of millipedes. The class itself contains about 10,000 species with 13 orders and 115 families. Below is a list of several common millipedes that you could encounter:
Black Millipedes (Cylindroiulus and Tachypodoiulus): This type is a large species with a black, shiny, cylindrical body that can measure up to 60 mm.
Spotter Millipede (Blaniulus): the body of this insect is thin, pale and yellow with distinct red spots along each side of the body with a length that could measure up to 20 mm long. This particular type is a pest in the garden, specifically attacking potatoes, as well as corms and bulbs.
Flat-backed Millipedes (Brachydesmus, Polydesmus and Oxidus): these have distinct flattened bodies with about 20 segments. They grow to 20-40 mm and vary in color from white to brown.
Pill Millipede (Glomeris): this type has a shiny, black, stout body that can grow up to 20 mm long. They are found in grass or piles of leaves and are often confused with woodlice because they both have a similar shape and can roll up into a tight ball. They have 17-19 pairs of legs.
Bristly Millipede (Polyxenus): these rarely grow to be more than 5 mm long, usually growing to be between 2-3 mm long. It differs from others because it is completely covered with a rough hair. It is brownish and usually lives in tree trunks and under the barks of fallen trees and under ivy. They appear only on dry days.
Duff Millipedes: These are extremely small millipedes that are covered in fine hairs and often mistaken for carpet beetle larvae. These are usually found in areas near pine trees, specifically under the bark of the tree. Duff millipedes are attracted to moisture and often enter the home, unlike other kinds of millipedes. They cannot breed nor can they do any damage in the home – they are simply annoying. Also, they usually die quickly once they enter the home.
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There are some crazy motherfuckers that keep this shit as pets also
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You might not have known, but there is a variety of millipedes that are kept as house pets. It is most commonly known as the “Giant millipede” or the “African millipede.” As an adult, this species can live from 7-10 years and can grow to be about 10 inches long.
So i decided to research it.
Millipede Types and Species
There are a variety of different kinds of millipedes. The class itself contains about 10,000 species with 13 orders and 115 families. Below is a list of several common millipedes that you could encounter:
Black Millipedes (Cylindroiulus and Tachypodoiulus): This type is a large species with a black, shiny, cylindrical body that can measure up to 60 mm.
Spotter Millipede (Blaniulus): the body of this insect is thin, pale and yellow with distinct red spots along each side of the body with a length that could measure up to 20 mm long. This particular type is a pest in the garden, specifically attacking potatoes, as well as corms and bulbs.
Flat-backed Millipedes (Brachydesmus, Polydesmus and Oxidus): these have distinct flattened bodies with about 20 segments. They grow to 20-40 mm and vary in color from white to brown.
Pill Millipede (Glomeris): this type has a shiny, black, stout body that can grow up to 20 mm long. They are found in grass or piles of leaves and are often confused with woodlice because they both have a similar shape and can roll up into a tight ball. They have 17-19 pairs of legs.
Bristly Millipede (Polyxenus): these rarely grow to be more than 5 mm long, usually growing to be between 2-3 mm long. It differs from others because it is completely covered with a rough hair. It is brownish and usually lives in tree trunks and under the barks of fallen trees and under ivy. They appear only on dry days.
Duff Millipedes: These are extremely small millipedes that are covered in fine hairs and often mistaken for carpet beetle larvae. These are usually found in areas near pine trees, specifically under the bark of the tree. Duff millipedes are attracted to moisture and often enter the home, unlike other kinds of millipedes. They cannot breed nor can they do any damage in the home – they are simply annoying. Also, they usually die quickly once they enter the home.
There are some crazy motherfuckers that keep this shit as pets also
You might not have known, but there is a variety of millipedes that are kept as house pets. It is most commonly known as the “Giant millipede” or the “African millipede.” As an adult, this species can live from 7-10 years and can grow to be about 10 inches long.
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