Petaserpes cryptocephalus
(McNeill, 1887)
Slug Millipede
Petaserpes cryptocephalus is a in the Polyzoniidae, commonly known as the slug millipede. It is found in North America, with records from Vermont and other parts of the United States. The species belongs to the order Polyzoniida, a group of small, flattened millipedes sometimes referred to as "slug millipedes" due to their distinctive body form.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Petaserpes cryptocephalus: /pɛtəˈsɜrpiz krɪptoʊˈsɛfələs/
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded from Vermont, United States.