The Tanzanian Red-legged Millipede is a common and widespread Millipede that is active at night and after heavy rains. The males locates females

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The Tanzanian Red-legged Millipede is a common and widespread Millipede that is active at night and after heavy rains. The males locates females for breeding using receptors in the antennae to follow the trail of pheremones she leaves in her wake

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Location: Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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