Xystodesmini

Hoffman, 1978

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Xystodesmini is a tribe of flat-backed millipedes within the Xystodesmidae, order Polydesmida. The tribe was established by Hoffman in 1978 and contains multiple of medium to large-sized millipedes found primarily in North America. Members are characterized by their flattened bodies with lateral extensions (paranota) and often display aposematic coloration. The tribe is well-represented in citizen science observations, with over 18,000 records on iNaturalist.

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How to pronounce Xystodesmini: /zɪstoʊˈdɛzmɪnaɪ/

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Distribution

North America, with highest diversity in the Appalachian region and western United States.

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