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Millipede
Copyright © 2008 Sam Houston

Millipede
Sand Springs, Osage County, Oklahoma, USA
January 1, 2008
Size: 12.6mm (1/2")
Was under a rock. Please help with ID.
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Contributed by Sam Houston on 1 January, 2008 - 10:36pm
Last updated 17 January, 2008 - 10:33pm

Actually appears to have too many legs
we would say millipede!
… john and jane balaban, 2 January, 2008 - 10:24am login or register to post comments

 
Ok
millipede. It has it's head tucked, or curled, under so you can't see it. Is it still possible to ID ?
… Sam Houston, 2 January, 2008 - 10:32am login or register to post comments

 
millipede
Could it be related to this species

It has the same "dragon" type plates on the edge. Coloration isn't the same but....
… Sam Houston, 2 January, 2008 - 10:47am login or register to post comments

 
Dr Shelley
should be able to answer when he visits next.
… john and jane balaban, 2 January, 2008 - 11:50am login or register to post comments

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