Ptyoiulus impressus
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Myriapoda
- Class: Diplopoda
- Order: Julida
- Family: Parajulidae
- Genus: Ptyoiulus
- Species: impressus
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ptyoiulus impressus: /ptɪoʊˈaɪələs ɪmˈprɛsəs/
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Summary
Ptyoiulus impressus is a North American millipede found within the family Parajulidae. It is notably recognized for its male gonopod characteristics and is most commonly spotted during the fall. Its range spans from Quebec to Florida and includes western states like Wisconsin and Arkansas.
Physical Characteristics
Male gonopod with a laminate, serrate calyx at the tip of the anterior coxal process.
Identification Tips
Most easily found during the fall; distinguished from P. montanus by its larger range and specific male gonopod structure.
Habitat
Prefers wooded areas and moist environments.
Distribution
Range extends from Quebec (QC) to Florida (FL), and as far west as Wisconsin (WI) and Arkansas (AR).
Diet
Herbivorous, feeding primarily on decaying plant material.
Life Cycle
Life cycle includes larval and adult stages; mature adults are more commonly observed in the fall.
Reproduction
Details on reproduction not provided; typical for many millipedes, it likely involves the laying of eggs after mating.
Ecosystem Role
Acts as a detritivore, contributing to soil nutrient cycling.
Collecting Methods
- Trapping in wooded areas
- Hand collecting in leaf litter
Preservation Methods
- Ethanol preservation for specimens
- Drying for morphological studies
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Tags
- millipede
- Ptyoiulus
- Parajulidae
- North America
- biodiversity