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millipede

millipede
Owl Canyon/Rainbow Basin, San Bernardino County, California, USA
March 3, 2017
Size: 3-4 cm
These tiny millipedes were abundant at night in the desolate rocky desert near Barstow. They gave off the strong almond scent of cyanide, as can be seen in the third picture.

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Moved
Moved from Millipedes.

I believe Atopetholidae is most likely for this one.

 
Very good,
Thanks.

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