Ommatoiulus moreletii (spelt moreleti in older publications), commonly known as the Portuguese millipede, is a herbivorous millipede native to the western Iberian Peninsula where it shares its range with other Ommatoiulus species. From here, it has spread by international commerce to a number of new localities. This species was accidentally introduced into Australia without its natural enemies and has since become an invasive pest. This species has also been introduced into New Zealand. A number of methods have been developed to manage this millipede.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Portuguese Millipede being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Rossiulus kessleri
- Tachypodoiulus niger
- Pachyiulus oenologus
- Cylindroiulus londinensis
- Cylindroiulus caeruleocinctus
- Megaphyllum unilineatum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Diplopoda
- Order
- Julida
- Family
- Julidae
- Genus
- Ommatoiulus
- Species
- Ommatoiulus moreleti
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