Millipede
by Carl Moore
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Millipede
Artist
Carl Moore
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May 2015 Because they also feature worm-like bodies with many legs, millipedes are often confused for centipedes. Though they resemble one another and have similar habitat preferences, these insects are actually quite different. Millipedes tend to be smaller in size, ranging from 1/16 of an inch to 4 inches. They are detritivores, meaning they subsist on a diet of decomposing organic matter like decaying leaves, wood, or dead worms and snails. Because millipedes dont prey on other insects, they dont require the same speed or agility as a hunting species and move fairly slowly. They live under rotting leaf piles, mulch, rocks, or trash where there are plenty of food sources. Like many moisture-seeking insects, millipedes may enter a home during dry parts of the season or if there isnt a viable source of nourishment. They tend to gravitate towards water pipes, sinks, toilets, garages, and basements. Millipedes are perfectly safe creatures that are beneficial to the environment, but they can be startling in great numbers.
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May 27th, 2015
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