Cylindrical Millipede

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.

Identified on: 5/22/2026