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Long-flange Millipede (Orthomorpha Coarctata) - Animal India
Orthomorpha coarctata plays a significant role in soil nutrition by composting waste and is particularly abundant from June to September, when males and females often pair for mating. In one observed mating ritual in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on September 8, 2024, a male approached a female from behind and gradually mounted her back to initiate the mating process. Orthomorpha coarctata, commonly known as the long-flange millipede, is a widely introduced species of polydesmidan millipede from the family Paradoxosomatidae. Although presumed native to Southeast Asia, this species has been transported by humans to tropical and subtropical areas around the world, including the Hawaiian Islands, the West Indies, the Gulf Coast of North America, and the Galápagos Islands. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #11557597 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
Related Keywords
Orthomorpha coarctata
soil nutrition
composting waste
abundant
June
September
males
females
mating
Tehatta
West Bengal
India
September 8
2024
male
female
mating ritual
long-flange millipede
polydesmidan millipede
Paradoxosomatidae
native
Southeast Asia
transported
humans
tropical areas
subtropical areas
Hawaiian Islands
West Indies
Gulf Coast
North America
Galápagos Islands
Soumyabrata Roy
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