Greenhouse Millipede

Damp areas under leaf litter, mulch, logs, and stones, often near human dwellings and greenhouses.

Scavenger that feeds on decaying organic matter, though it sometimes feeds on living plant seedlings and roots in greenhouses.

Nocturnal and slow-moving; they often aggregate in large numbers after heavy rains and curl into a tight spiral when threatened.

Harmless to humans but can produce a chemical secretion that may irritate eyes or skin; ecologically beneficial as decomposers that recycle nutrients back into the soil.