Anadenobolus monilicornis explained

Anadenobolus monilicornis, known as the yellow-banded millipede or bumble bee millipede, is a species of millipede in the family Rhinocricidae. It is native to the Caribbean and has also been introduced to the southeastern United States.^[1]

Description

Individuals are dark brown with distinctive yellow bands, and measure 2.5cm-3cmcm (01inches-01inchescm) long. The legs and antennae are red.^[2]

Ecology and behaviour

This species inhabits leaf litter. Birds and captive monkeys have been observed crushing these millipedes and rubbing their secretions on their wings or fur, potentially to repel insects. The secretions of millipedes may have some properties that repel insects.

Distribution

This species is native to the Caribbean: it is found in Brazil, Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana, and on Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Maarten, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Haiti.^{[3] [4]}

This species has been introduced to southern Florida, where it can occur in large numbers but is not considered a pest.^[2]

Notes and References

1. http://insecta.maryno.net/?page_id=1560 Anadenobolus monilicornis
2. Web site: Yellow-banded millipede (Anadenobolus monilicornis). Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. August 2006.
3. Pérez-Asso. A. R.. D. E. Pérez-Gelabert. Checklist of the millipeds (Diplopoda) of Hispaniola. Boletín de la S.E.A.. 2001. 28. 67–80.
4. Chamberlin. Ralph V.. The Chilopoda and Diplopoda of West Indies. Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology. 1918. 151–262. 15 October 2013.