Archispirostreptus syriacus

Archispirostreptus syriacus is a species of millipede within the family Spirostreptidae. The species is found distributed in the Middle East in countries such as Syria, Israel, Palestine, Yemen, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, where it inhabits dry desert landscapes. The species grows to a length of 125 to 140 millimeters with a maximum body width of 8 to 10 millimeters. The coloration is dark gray to black with brown antennae and legs.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Archispirostreptus syriacus 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

• Pachyiulus oenologus
• Pachyiulus apfelbecki
• Pachyiulus varius
• Pachyiulus flavipes
• Doratogonus annulipes
• Ommatoiulus rutilans

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Diplopoda

Order

Spirostreptida

Family

Spirostreptidae

Genus

Archispirostreptus

Species

Archispirostreptus syriacus

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