Orthomorpha coarctata, the long-flange millipede, is a widely introduced species of Polydesmidan millipede of the family Paradoxosomatidae. It is presumed native to Southeast Asia but due to transport by humans occurs in tropical and sub-tropical areas throughout the world, including the Hawaiian Islands, the West Indies, Gulf Coast of North America, and the Galápagos Islands.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Long-flange 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
- Chondromorpha xanthotricha
- Orthomorphella pekuensis
- Anoplodesmus saussurii
- Akamptogonus novarae
- Orthomorpha murphyi
- Oxidus gracilis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Diplopoda
- Order
- Polydesmida
- Family
- Paradoxosomatidae
- Genus
- Orthomorpha
- Species
- Orthomorpha coarctata
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