Class Diplopoda Scientific name Narceus Rank Genus | ||
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Similar Narceus americanus, Spirobolida, Narceus gordanus, Archispirostreptus gigas, Chicobolus spinigerus | ||
North american millipede narceus americanus
Narceus is a genus of large cylindrical millipedes of the family Spirobolidae native to eastern North America. The genus comprises three or four species, two of which are endemic to Florida, and the remainder forming a species complex. The species of Narceus include some of the largest and most recognizable millipedes in eastern North America.
Contents
- North american millipede narceus americanus
- North american millipede in shenandoah national park narceus americanus annularis complex
- Description
- Species
- References
North american millipede in shenandoah national park narceus americanus annularis complex
Description
Narceus individuals range from 4 to 12 cm (1.6 to 4.7 in) long, with 45 to 59 segments as adults. Their body color is various shades of brown with reddish to yellow stripes on each segment.
Species
The species N. americanus and N. annularis are widely distributed in North America, and may represent an intergradation of forms rather than two distinct species, a group known as the "N. americanus/annularis complex".
