Feather Millipede (Brachycybe lecontii)

Feather Millipede, a reference photo — Photo: Marshal Hedin from San Diego · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Brachycybe lecontii is a species of millipede in the family Andrognathidae. It is found in the eastern United States. Like others in the genus, this species is often referred to as feather millipedes.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Feather 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

Brachycybe rosea
Brachycybe producta
Gosodesmus claremontus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Diplopoda
Order: Platydesmida
Family: Andrognathidae
Genus: Brachycybe
Species: Brachycybe lecontii

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