Garden Millipede (Oxidus gracilis) - 48" x 24"
This is a garden millipede, also known as the greenhouse millipede (Oxidus gracilis). Although they aren’t native, they’re extremely common in the United States – anyone who’s gone looking for a millipede has most certainly seen one of this species.
Millipedes are detritivores, also known as mulch munchers! They subsist on dead leaves and plant material. Many millipedes — including this species — can secrete cyanide gas when they’re alarmed as a defense mechanism. #metal #supercool
To learn more about these incredible creatures (and other mulch munchers!), check out this episode I wrote and co-hosted for PBS Digital Studios: These death-eating scavengers are real life-savers
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL:
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 48” x 24”
Paintings are signed on the frame and can be signed on the front upon request. Prints of this image are also available.
SHIPPING:
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