Chicobolus

The genus is currently monotypic, containing only Chicobolus spinigerus. Identification relies on recognizing the distinctive pale, ivory-colored body with dark bands on each segment, large size (males 40–85 mm, females up to 90 mm), and distribution restricted to the southeastern United States.

Southeastern United States, including the Florida Peninsula and Panhandle, southern Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. Specific microhabitat preferences are not well documented in available sources.

Southeastern United States: Florida Peninsula and Panhandle, southern Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.

• Macracanthorhynchus ingens - intermediate hostAcanthocephalan parasite; Chicobolus spinigerus serves as natural intermediate host

Chicobolus spinigerus is kept in captivity as a pet millipede due to its large size, docile nature, and attractive coloration. It is commonly available in the pet trade under the name Florida ivory millipede.

• NarceusLarge North American spirobolid millipedes with similar cylindrical body form; Chicobolus distinguished by pale ivory coloration versus the darker, often brown or gray coloration typical of Narceus species
• TylobolusAnother genus of large spirobolid millipedes; Chicobolus differs in geographic distribution (southeastern US versus western North America) and coloration

• millipede
• Spirobolidae
• monotypic genus
• southeastern United States
• intermediate host

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• Congrats to UC Davis Scientists Iris Bright and Megan Ma: Selected for NSF REPS Program | Bug Squad
• The Florida Ivory Millipede,Chicobolus spinigerus(Diplopoda: Spirobolidae): A Natural Intermediate Host ofMacracanthorhynchus ingens(Acanthocephala: Oligacanthorhynchidae)