About Anadenobolus monilicornis (Porat, 1876)
Individuals of Anadenobolus monilicornis are dark brown with distinct yellow bands, and reach 2.5–3 centimetres (1.0–1.2 inches) in length. Their legs and antennae are red. This species is native to the Caribbean region, and can be found in Brazil, Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana, and on the islands of Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Martinique, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Haiti. It has also been introduced to southern Florida, where it can grow to large populations but is not classified as a pest. Anadenobolus monilicornis lives in leaf litter. Birds and captive monkeys have been observed crushing these millipedes and rubbing the millipedes' secretions onto their wings or fur. This behaviour is thought to potentially repel insects, as millipede secretions may have properties that act as insect repellents.
