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Insect and Spider Identification: SOLVED: Millipede (?) ID needed, see pics!

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Forum: Insect and Spider IdentificationReplies: 4, Views: 30
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Buckeyesnblooms
Shelbyville, KY
(Zone 6a)

November 05, 2009
04:29 PM

Post #7244908

I work in the basement of a building and every few years, we seem to get quite a few of these millipede-y things running around in the fall. I'm just curious as to what they are. They also crunch really loud if you step on them.

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Buckeyesnblooms
Shelbyville, KY
(Zone 6a)

November 05, 2009
04:30 PM

Post #7244911

A Sharpie for size comparison

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Buckeyesnblooms
Shelbyville, KY
(Zone 6a)

November 05, 2009
04:30 PM

Post #7244915

They tend to curl up on them selves if they get a little squished.

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Buckeyesnblooms
Shelbyville, KY
(Zone 6a)

November 05, 2009
04:31 PM

Post #7244916

And another attempt at a close up of its head.

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suunto
Sinks Grove, WV

November 05, 2009
09:09 PM

Post #7245905

This millipede appears to be in the order Julida, family Parajulidae - see http://tinyurl.com/yj9t8xz for an example. These millipedes are frequent invaders of buildings; they do no apparent harm, but definitely can be nuisance pests.

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