millipedes

class Diplopoda

Verified locations for millipede species and subspecies can be found by county in this paper.

“The dark coloration with contrasting yellow-tipped keels warn of its ability to exude toxic hydrogen cyanide as a defense.” [source]
smells like almonds
glows under UV light

3 observed taxons / 1 key

Chris’s observations: 6 (5 are research grade)

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Taxon info: iNaturalist

Bay Area species: iNaturalist