Ringleg Black Millipede

Doratogonus annulipes · Order: Spirostreptida · Family: Spirostreptidae

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Ringleg Black Millipede
Photo: Nicola van Berkel, CC BY-SA

Ringleg black millipedes can grow to be quite large, reaching lengths of about 80 to 200 millimetres. They are found across Southern Africa.

Source: Wikipedia

Size

Adults measure roughly 80 to 200 mm (3 to 8 in) long.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it lives

They live in regions of Southern Africa.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

Their distribution is across Southern Africa.

Source: Wikipedia

More photos

Ringleg Black Millipede photo 3
Photo: Henry de Lange, CC BY

Same family (Spirostreptidae)

Desert MillipedeDesert MillipedeOrthoporus ornatusCan irritate skin

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doratogonus

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