Seychelles Giant Millipede vs Northern Black Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Seychelles Giant Millipede | Northern Black Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Seychelleptus seychellarum | Simulium venustum |
| Order | Spirostreptida | Diptera |
| Family | Spirostreptidae | Simuliidae |
| Size | 180-250 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Seychelles | North America |
| 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.
Northern Black Fly
A common biting black fly of northern forests and boreal streams. Larvae form dense colonies on submerged rocks in cold flowing water.
Did You Know?
Females can detect carbon dioxide exhaled by hosts from over 20 meters away.