Millipede for Mike (Faemike55) by danapommet
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Happy Birthday Mike and many more in the years ahead.
This is a millipede and most millipedes have very elongated cylindrical bodies with more than 20 segments. The name millipede is a compound word formed from the Latin roots mille (thousand) and pes (foot). Despite their name, no known millipede has 1,000 legs, although there is a rare species that has up to 750 legs. Common species have between 36 and 400 legs. Most millipedes are slow-moving and eat decaying leaves and other dead plant matter. However, they can also be minor garden pests, especially in greenhouses where they can cause severe damage to emergent seedlings.
Millipedes range from 0.079 to 11 inches (2 to 280 mm) in length. This one was about 2.5 inches (6.35 cm). They are well known for curling into a defensive position. This specimen is an Anadenobolus MonilicornisIts. Most information from Wikipedia. Yes, that is my hand again! Do zoom.
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Dana
Comments (35)
poet001
;Wow Dana... you find the cutest little creatures. Great shot and nice bit of info. on this little fellow. And great dedi as well. Very kind of you!
eekdog
glad you know the diff my friend. cool insect and best zoomed, Dana. Mike will enjoy this shot.
Faemike55
This is very cool Dana! thank you very much for the photo and information A big thanks to you and Jo!
MrsRatbag
I never knew they could be green, I assumed they were dark brown or black. What a lovely little critter!
Richardphotos
very sharp macro Dana.I never know which is poisonous or not so I do not touch them
jocko500
real good shot and inform on this creature
mgtcs
Fantastic details Dana, sweet image and dedication, excellent colors, loved it!
Jay-el-Jay
I remember holding millipedes.All those legs tickle as they walk along.Good shot.
bebopdlx
Nice capture Dana.
whaleman
Splendidly designed little creature walking his way through life!
durleybeachbum
A most attractive little person, and a lovely gift for Mike!
Shozai
a sweet little guy :)
SunriseGirl
Thank you for sharing this very interesting picture and info. Happy Birthday Mike.
Jean_C
Very interesting capture and infos!
jayfar
Super shot Dana and some great info.
jmb007
beau cadeau!!
Leije
Very nice shot, Dana, in full size, I see well the numerous legs ! thanks for the infos !
jendellas
You sure do have lots of critters near you. Lovely birthday dedi. Xx
angora
tickles? ;-) times 1000? wonderful shot & dedi!! HAPPY BD, Mike!!
sossy
looks like an alien worm! never seen such a millipede like this! outstanding and fantastic green stripes! ;o)
dakotabluemoon
This is a new one on me for sure or rather u lol great shot my wonderful friend.
flavia49
nice shot
Rob2753
A centipede has 1 pair of legs per segment and a millipede has two pairs of legs per segment, but you are right about the myth :) a lovely shot Dana
glix70
So beautiful dadi, lovely capture great details!!! :0)
sandra46
GREAT CAPTURE
Cyve
Marvelous closeup my friend... Wonderfully captured !!!
blondeblurr
He has always got another leg to stand on, if in crisis ... I couldn't do , what you do Dana - holding the little critter still for long enough, for a photo shoot like this, cute dedi for Mike, Zlata would be happy to call him a friend ;)) BB
emmecielle
Great capture! :)
Katraz
Nice find he's a pretty big one.
e-brink
Neat little things, aren't they. LIke a spring - One of those toy springs that goes down staircases. A Slinky.