
Community identification
Cylindrical Millipede
Julidae species
- Order & Family
- Order Julida, Family Julidae
- Size
- 10 mm to 60 mm in length
Natural Habitat
Found in moist environments like leaf litter, under logs, and in rotting wood in temperate forests.
Diet & Feeding
Detritivore; primarily eats decaying plant matter, fungi, and organic debris.
Behavior Patterns
Night-active scavengers that move slowly; they typically curl into a tight spiral when threatened to protect their soft underside.
Risks & Benefits
Beneficial to ecosystems as decomposers that recycle nutrients into soil; generally harmless to humans but may secrete a mild chemical irritant if handled roughly.