Pseudotremia
Cope, 1869
Purple Rough-backed Millipedes
Pseudotremia is a of millipedes in the Cleidogonidae, order Chordeumatida. The genus is known from the eastern United States, with records from Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. within this genus have been documented with range extensions north of the Ohio River. The 'Purple Rough-backed Millipedes' refers to coloration and texture characteristics of these small soil-dwelling arthropods.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pseudotremia: //ˌsjuːdoʊˈtriːmiə//
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Distribution
Eastern United States: Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. Pseudotremia salisae has been documented with distribution extension north of the Ohio River in Ohio and Illinois.