Anadenobolus monilicornis

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.