Madagascan Pill Millipede vs Giant Pill Millipede
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascan Pill Millipede | Giant Pill Millipede |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zoosphaerium neptunus | Zephronia siamensis |
| Order | Sphaerotheriida | Sphaerotheriida |
| Family | Arthrosphaeridae | Zephroniidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm when curled | 30-50 mm diameter when rolled |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Madagascar | Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
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.