Narceus americanus
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| Narceus americanus (Palisot de Beauvois, 1817) |
Narceus americanus is a large North American millipede. It inhabits the eastern seaboard of the United States. It is the largest North American millipede species, reaching a length of four inches. When threatened, it releases a noxious liquid that contains small amounts of hydrogen cyanide and pigments that stain surfaces brown. This fluid may irritate eyes or skin and cause allergic reactions in venom sensitive people.
