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Found these tiny milli/centipedes in a fern i bought. Anyone got a clue? (mander.xyz)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/entomology@mander.xyz
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They don't seem flat backed, and looks like 2 pairs per segment. Maybe juvenile? I hope these are a well know critter and someone recognized them. And I hope they are detritivores.

There really were a lot in a tiny pot, and ive made a small enclosure with the ferm they came in. Longest about 3mm, smallest sub mm. All white, translucent

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[–] 3 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I believe that is a Symphylan. It’s been ages since I’ve seen one of these and it was cool to be reminded they exist!

https://extension.psu.edu/garden-symphylan-as-a-pest-of-field-crops

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 1 year ago

    Ah, they do loop a bit more... Longer, less clearly segmented (i.e. smooth, like typical millipedes compared to centipedes) than those. Also, i hope they aren't pests, but this plant did come from a biological plantery here, so i guess that does give some risks

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