Millipede (Apheloria polychroma) by Missed Opportunities

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29-Apr-2023	Donald E. Casavecchia

Came across this large millipede on my return hike from Crooked Run.
A review of millipedes tells me this one is very toxic - cyanide

Nikon Z 6II ,NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Z TC-2.0x
1/400s f/5.6 at 600mm iso640
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Tom Murray		03-May-2023 13:02
That's a nice colorful millipede, giving predators a warning to leave it alone. Nice find and photo.

Don		29-Apr-2023 22:46
Seems odd being out and about during the day. Perhaps it is too toxic for a bird or mammal to eat.

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