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long dark bug
Copyright © 2007 PamE

long dark bug
Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, USA
August 26, 2007
Size: 4-5"
this thing appeared when I opened my gate. It was curled up and when I moved it it looked to be injured. It did crawl away after a few minutes.
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Contributed by PamE on 26 August, 2007 - 2:32pm
Last updated 26 August, 2007 - 4:38pm

It's a millipede, and based o
It's a millipede, and based off of range maps I would guess it's Orthoporus ornatus. That's a loose ID, just something to get you started. I'm sure a more expert opinion will give you a better answer or verify this one.
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