Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Dr. Dirt: Millipede



HELP!  These little guys are all over our patio!  What are they?

Dr. Dirt:  These are millipedes and they come out after periods of rainfall...moving about, searching for food and new sheltering spots if the ground becomes saturated with water.  There are several species in Lea County and these are the lesser form.  They cause no harm and they eat dead, decaying organic matter only.

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