Apheloria montana is a species of flat-backed millipede in the family Xystodesmidae. This millipede is the type species for the genus Apheloria. This species, also known as the mountain cherry millipede, is found in Tennessee and North Carolina. Like other species of Apheloria, this millipede produces hydrogen cyanide and benzaldehyde as a defense mechanism, and these compounds smell like cherries or almonds. This species displays bright yellow or orange spots as aposematic coloration, which serves as a signal of toxicity to predators. This millipede is large and can reach two inches in length.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Apheloria montana 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Diplopoda
- Order
- Polydesmida
- Family
- Xystodesmidae
- Genus
- Apheloria
- Species
- Apheloria montana
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