Appearance
Individuals are dark brown with distinctive yellow bands, and measure 2.5–10 centimetres long. The legs and antennae are red.Distribution
This species is native to the Caribbean: it is found in Brazil, Suriname, Guyana, and on Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Maarten, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Puerto Rico and Haiti.This species has been introduced to southern Florida, where it can occur in large numbers but is not considered a pest.
Behavior
This species inhabits leaf litter. Birds and captive monkeys have been observed crushing these millipedes and rubbing their secretions on their wings or fur, probably to repel insects.Habitat
This species inhabits leaf litter. Birds and captive monkeys have been observed crushing these millipedes and rubbing their secretions on their wings or fur, probably to repel insects.References:
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