Hiltonius hebes
(Bollman, 1887)
Hiltonius hebes is a of in the Spirobolidae, first described by Bollman in 1887. It belongs to the order Spirobolida, a group of large, cylindrical millipedes commonly known as giant millipedes or round-backed millipedes. The species is native to California, where it has been documented through observation records. As a member of Spirobolidae, it possesses the characteristic traits of this family, including a rounded body cross-section and relatively large size compared to many other millipede groups.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hiltonius hebes: //hɪlˈtoʊ.ni.əs ˈhiː.biːz//
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Distribution
California, United States. Documented occurrence records confirm presence in this state.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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