Greenhouse Millipede

Humid outdoor environments under leaves, mulch, or rocks; occasionally strays indoors seeking moisture or escaping heavy rain

Decomposing organic matter, leaf litter, decaying plant tissue, and soil debris

Nocturnal detritivore that curls into a defensive spiral when disturbed or dead; forms large populations in damp soil or gardens

Harmless to humans, pets, and structures; does not bite or sting. Highly beneficial to soil ecosystems by recycling nutrients through decomposition