Brachycybe lecontii
This record describes Brachycybe lecontii (species). Recorded family: Andrognathidae. Recorded order: Platydesmida.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Diplopoda
- Order
- Platydesmida
- Family
- Andrognathidae
- Genus
- Brachycybe
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
One frequently finds clusters with several sizes and age-classes under bark on decaying logs & stumps. ‒Rowland Shelley
Geographic Range
se.US (VA‒AL to KS‒LA)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brachycybe lecontii Wood 1864
About Platydesmida: the wider group
Order-level background for Platydesmida, the group containing Brachycybe lecontii. 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 Brachycybe lecontii (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov