Bug Identifier
Pill millipede
Community identification

Pill millipede

Glomeris marginata

Order & Family
Order Glomerida, Family Glomeridae
Size
Typically ranges from 8 to 20 millimeters in length.
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Natural Habitat

Found in damp deciduous woodlands under logs, stones, and leaf litter.

Diet & Feeding

Detritivore feeding primarily on decaying organic matter, leaf litter, and rotting wood.

Behavior Patterns

Rolls into a tight, protective spherical ball when disturbed and can secrete a noxious chemical defense.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans; benefits the ecosystem by accelerating decomposition and soil nutrient recycling.