
Millipede Hoard
During the spring, millipedes often embark on mass migrations. They are most active at night and usually snuggle up in safe places during the day. I saw dozens of millipedes along this trail and had to actually watch my step so I didn't squish them. I found the hoard shown in this photo cozied up under a pile of juicy scat.

"Narceus americanus" is a large millipede of eastern North America. Common names include American giant millipede, worm millipede, and iron worm. It inhabits the eastern seaboard of North America west to Georgetown, Texas, north of the Ottine swamps.
Similar species: Spirobolida
By Christine Young
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Uploaded May 15, 2018. Captured May 14, 2018 12:54 in 553 Lake Rd, Pine Plains, NY 12567, USA.