Sunday, May 16, 2010

Desert Millipede (Orthoporus ornatus)

Sleeping outside in Anza-Borrego State Park in California, I woke to find several of these millipede's out and about all around my sleeping bag. When disturbed, they curl up into a little spiral - a shape I love.


Desert Millipede (Orthoporus ornatus)
Desert Millipede (Orthoporus ornatus)
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3 comments:

  1. Bpaul9:46 AM

    I will mention again, I love the volume of photos nowadays. Thanks for putting in the work. Look forward to every new post.

    Bp

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  2. Kyle Strauss3:11 PM

    Gotta agree with BPaul. I enjoy checking your site and finding such consistent great work.

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  3. OregonWild3:16 PM

    BPaul and Kyle - thanks for the encouraging words. I made it a goal this year to post a photo a day. Its not always easy, but it is fun.

    Cheers

    MD

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