Bristletail millipede (likely a pill millipede)

Moist leaf litter, soil, under logs and stones, and woodland habitats; commonly found in damp places. The pictured individual is curled defensively, making species-level identification uncertain.

Feeds mainly on decaying leaves, fungi, and other decomposing plant material, helping break down organic matter.

Rolls into a tight ball when disturbed and is mostly nocturnal or active in humid conditions. It molts and develops through successive juvenile stages.

Harmless to people, pets, buildings, and plants; it does not bite or sting. It benefits ecosystems by recycling nutrients and improving decomposition.