Apheloria virginiensis

Taxobox | name = "Apheloria virginiensis"

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image_width = 250px
regnum = Animalia
phylum = Arthropoda
classis = Diplopoda
ordo = Polydesmida
familia = Xystodesmidae
genus = "Apheloria"
species = "A. virginiensis"
binomial = "Apheloria virginiensis"
binomial_authority = (Drury, 1770)

"Apheloria virginiensis" is a large North American millipede. It is reported to secrete cyanide compounds as a defense. It is recommended that one wash hands after handling this organism as the toxic compounds it secretes are poisonous and can cause extreme irritation if rubbed in the eyes.

External links

* [http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=570771 Integrated Taxonomic Information System Reference Page]
* [http://bugguide.net/node/view/8260 BugGuide Reference Page]