In Self Preservation Mode. by Trish Meyer
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Amazing Wildlife … February 2011
Australian Native Millipede, Oconocladosoma, a native Australian, approximately 5 centimetres or 2 inches long, curled up in defensive position with it’s sixty one pairs of legs doing a good job of protecting it’s head. It later uncurled and wandered off in my backyard at Batemans Bay, New South Wales.
Comments
very cool!! Just voted for it :)))
Thanks for both your comments and vote Marleia.
– Trish Meyer
What an interesting creature. I like the way it looks…like a design an artist could have made. Isn’t nature wonderful?
Liz
Thank you for your comments Liz. Nature certainly is wonderful giving us so many unique creatures to enjoy.
– Trish Meyer
No missing legs Lilian, I have a number of shots of it walking after uncurling and counted the legs to aid in identification.
– Trish Meyer
Nearly made it to the top in the BUG HUNT (with Location please) challenge Fave Full Bug Macro Shot! A big thank you to all those who voted for this shot.
Trish
CONGRATULATIONS! You got a TOP TEN in the Fave Full Bug Macro Shot Challenge in The Bug Hunt! Group
2nd Place
Thank you Vanessa.
Thank you so much to all those who voted my shot into second place.
– Trish Meyer
oh i can see y! he’s so beautiful! one of my favorite photos of this family i’ve taken was of one curled up all protected like this as well.those legs are so beautiful…and when they start walking it’s incredible to see how FAST the move!
Thanks Carla for your comments and favourite.
I have only seen one of this particular variety, but many others of various sizes and colours are for ever finding their way inside the house.
– Trish Meyer
Lovely shot!
Thank you LouJay for your comment.
– Trish Meyer
Great detail- makes my skin crawl looking at it!! Wonderful capture.
Thanks for visiting and commenting. It was much easier to get the curled up shot than when it was walking (using all it’s 61 pairs of legs)!
– Trish Meyer
Ray, thank you for accepting this image!
– Trish Meyer
Audrey, thank you so much for choosing to feature this little Australian creature, I am thrilled to see it among so many beautiful works!
– Trish Meyer