Seychelles Giant Millipede vs Mountain Fungus Gnat
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seychelles Giant Millipede | Mountain Fungus Gnat |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Seychelleptus seychellarum | Boletina alpina |
| Order | Spirostreptida | Diptera |
| Family | Spirostreptidae | Mycetophilidae |
| Size | 180-250 mm | 4-6 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Seychelles | Northern Europe, Alps |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Seychelles Giant Millipede
The largest millipede in the Seychelles reaching up to 25 cm long. It is a slow-moving detritivore found in native forests.
Did You Know?
When disturbed, it coils into a tight spiral and secretes a foul-smelling defensive fluid.
Mountain Fungus Gnat
A delicate, long-legged gnat found in damp montane forests. Larvae develop in fungi and decaying wood at high elevations.
Did You Know?
Some fungus gnats produce bioluminescent larvae, though this species does not.