Brachycybe lecontii

On the underside of a rotting pine log at a mixed forest edge.

There are only two species of Brachycybe in my area, and this one fit the description for. B. lecontii. It is better known for this "ivory" appearance. I plan on going back to look into this log a bit further as I'm hoping to find something very interesting! Supposedly, this millipede practices paternal care of eggs!

Also: A new order on JD!

comments (19)

Patomarazul

Lion

Woow! Nice batch of babies! Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  These are actually adults! The hatchlings are very bizarre (the white things in this photo):
  https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b8/Brachycybe_Colony.jpg/1024px-Brachycybe_Colony.jpg Posted 4 years ago
2. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Unless you meant it in a way that meant that they are absolutely cuties, which I agree with :D Posted 4 years ago
3. 1. Patomarazul
    
    Lion
    
    No, I really meant babies. The adults are so smooth that they looked to me like babies :-D Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      I know exactly what you mean! Such a "newborn" look to them :) Posted 4 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

They look so weirdly clean, like silicone. Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Strange, right? I hear that the other species here, Brachycybe petasata, is more pink (and has less of this "ivory" tone to it. Posted 4 years ago

Pudding4brains

Lion

Wow, that's a strange looking millipede :o) What's up with the one top right? Looks conspicuously different ... Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  I was honestly wondering the same thing. :) Posted 4 years ago
2. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Maybe a different age-class/earlier molt? Posted 4 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

Lion

These are just so unique - and I find, pleasing to the eye. Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Ruth! They are a surprising explosion of color in the dismal winter forest! Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Fantastic! Awesome image and spotting. You must have been thrilled! Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Absolutely! They are actually pretty common here, but I always assumed that I wouldn't be able to ID them past genus level..so I never posted photos of them before :D That logic is terrible, I know. Anyhow, I went down a millipede rabbit hole and found that only two species occur in my area. These are pretty easy to ID due to their "ivory" appearance. Posted 4 years ago

YingYang

Green Fly

Another 1st, seeing these, fascinating, and thanks for the link to the other great photo with the babies.

Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  I'm so glad you enjoyed these! Posted 4 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

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We continue our series featuring JungleDragon's top ten members with Lisa Kimmerling! Lisa joined JungleDragon four years ago and has since contributed over 5,000 photos! She is one of our most active members (and is also a moderator)! #JungleDragon

To see more of Lisa's photos: https://www.jungledragon.com/user/3231/popular Posted 3 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Christine! <3 Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    You're welcome! Posted 3 years ago