Garden Millipede (Oxidus gracilis)
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
PRINTING INFO
This gallery-quality print can be created on archival paper or unstretched, unmounted canvas. Each print is made to order.
Note: Images are not cropped, so some prints may have white borders at certain sizes if the aspect ratio differs from the original painting.
Prints are signed on the front, signed and dated on the back. The original painting is also available for purchase.
SHIPPING
Shipping is available worldwide and each order will be sent within 5-7 business days. All small prints are carefully packed flat. Larger prints, over 16” on one side, will be sent in a mailing tube.
