Ptyoiulus impressus
(Say, 1821)
Flocculent Tailed Millipede
Ptyoiulus impressus is a of in the Parajulidae, commonly known as the Flocculent Tailed Millipede. It was described by Thomas Say in 1821 and is found in North America. The species belongs to the Julida, which contains many common cylindrical millipedes. As a member of the Ptyoiulinae , it shares characteristics with other Parajulidae including relatively elongated bodies and typical juliform .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ptyoiulus impressus: /ptɪoʊˈaɪələs ɪmˈprɛsəs/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Vermont, United States. The is broadly distributed across the continent based on available occurrence data.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described by Thomas Say in 1821, this has been maintained in the Ptyoiulus, which is to North America. The Ptyoiulinae was established to accommodate this and related genera within Parajulidae.
Observation Data
iNaturalist records indicate this has been observed 1,397 times, suggesting it is relatively commonly encountered by naturalists, though specific details about its biology remain limited in publicly available sources.