I am finding quite a few of these little creatures in my compost and under mulch. Are they centipedes? If not, what are they, and are they harmful to my plants? Your help will be much appreciated. https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/425506025.jpg
ianab,
Nov 15, 9:51am
Millipedes I think
Usually harmless scavengers that eat dead leaves etc.
Centipedes have less legs, and are predators.
meoldchina,
Nov 15, 12:54pm
Thank you. What a relief.
patxyz,
Nov 15, 1:12pm
concur with #2
Centipedes have 1 pair of legs per body segment whereas millipedes have 2
meoldchina,
Nov 15, 2:52pm
I will have to get my magnifying glass out to check! It never ceases to amaze me what clever people lurk on the MB.
patxyz,
Nov 15, 2:58pm
No magnifying glass needed. The photo clearly show 2 pairs of legs
rainrain1,
Nov 15, 4:18pm
If a centipede a pint, and a velocipede a quart, how much would a precipice?
rainrain1,
Nov 15, 5:57pm
No one wants to know the answer, but I will tell you anyway
About half as much as typist. !
feisha,
Nov 15, 7:33pm
Very good, rain. we are still laughing!
meoldchina,
Jul 31, 5:48am
I had to tell my hubby that joke three times before he got it! Daaaaaah!
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