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Millipede - Class Diplopoda I am only familiar with a couple species of millipedes, but this is not one of them. It could be Pseudopolydesmus sp. or Scytonotus sp., or something completely different.<br /> <br /> I am guessing it is in the Order Polydesmida since it has paranota (lateral extensions of the body segments) that give a flattened appearance. Any ID help is appreciated!<br /> <br /> Spotted under rotting wood in a deciduous forest. Diplopoda,Geotagged,Myriapoda,Polydesmida,Summer,United States,flat-backed millipede,millipede Click/tap to enlarge

Millipede - Class Diplopoda

I am only familiar with a couple species of millipedes, but this is not one of them. It could be Pseudopolydesmus sp. or Scytonotus sp., or something completely different.

I am guessing it is in the Order Polydesmida since it has paranota (lateral extensions of the body segments) that give a flattened appearance. Any ID help is appreciated!

Spotted under rotting wood in a deciduous forest.

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Uploaded Jul 18, 2018. Captured Jun 24, 2018 10:00 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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