Madagascan Pill Millipede vs Madagascan Giant Pill Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Madagascan Pill Millipede | Madagascan Giant Pill Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Zoosphaerium neptunus | Zoosphaerium blandum |
| Order | Sphaerotheriida | Sphaerotheriida |
| Family | Arthrosphaeridae | Arthrosphaeridae |
| Size | 40-60 mm when curled | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Madagascar | Madagascar |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Madagascan Giant Pill Bug
A giant pill millipede from Madagascar that rolls into a smooth, hard ball when disturbed. They play an important role in decomposition on the forest floor.
Did You Know?
When rolled into a ball, even predators with strong jaws struggle to pry them open.