Giant Pill Millipede vs Madagascan Pill Millipede
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Pill Millipede | Madagascan Pill Millipede |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zephronia siamensis | Zoosphaerium neptunus |
| Order | Sphaerotheriida | Sphaerotheriida |
| Family | Zephroniidae | Arthrosphaeridae |
| Size | 30-50 mm diameter when rolled | 40-60 mm when curled |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia) | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Giant Pill Millipede
A large pill millipede that can roll into a perfect sphere the size of a golf ball when threatened. The body is dark brown to black with smooth, overlapping plates.
Did You Know?
When rolled into a ball, the armor plates lock together so tightly that most predators cannot pry them apart.
Madagascan Pill Millipede
A giant pill millipede endemic to Madagascar that can roll into a perfect ball. It is one of the largest pill millipedes in the world.
Did You Know?
Males produce sounds by stridulation to attract females during courtship.