Cope's Noodle Millipede
Andrognathus corticarius
This record describes Andrognathus corticarius (species). Recorded family: Andrognathidae. Recorded order: Platydesmida.
Identification and Appearance
Thin and brown, 45‒70 segments, tergite 5 paranota bilobed our most common representative of the genus; one other species in NM
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Diplopoda
- Order
- Platydesmida
- Family
- Andrognathidae
- Genus
- Andrognathus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Under logs
Geographic Range
PA‒IN to FL‒AL ( map )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Fungi
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Andrognathus corticarius Cope 1869
About Platydesmida: the wider group
Order-level background for Platydesmida, the group containing Andrognathus corticarius. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Platydesmida includes ~75 described species of very small, flat millipedes found in leaf litter and rotting wood in temperate forests.
Ecological role of the group
Platydesmid millipedes contribute to leaf litter decomposition in forest floor ecosystems alongside earthworms and other soil fauna.
Economic and practical significance of the group
No economic impact. These tiny millipedes are mostly unseen by humans and are of interest primarily to specialist taxonomists.
Recorded sources for this group: Myriapod research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Cope's Noodle Millipede (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Derek Hennen; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Cope's Noodle Millipede
What is Cope's Noodle Millipede?
Cope's Noodle Millipede (Andrognathus corticarius) is a species in the family Andrognathidae, within the order Platydesmida.
How big is Cope's Noodle Millipede?
11‒27 mm long, 1 mm wide
How do you identify Cope's Noodle Millipede?
Thin and brown, 45‒70 segments, tergite 5 paranota bilobed
Where is Cope's Noodle Millipede found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Under logs |
| Range | PA‒IN to FL‒AL ( map ) |
What does Cope's Noodle Millipede eat?
The diet of the Cope's Noodle Millipede includes Fungi.