About Archispirostreptus syriacus (DeSaussure, 1859)
Archispirostreptus syriacus is a millipede species that belongs to the family Spirostreptidae. It is distributed across the Middle East, occurring in the countries of Syria, Israel, Yemen, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia. This species lives in dry desert landscapes. Adult individuals grow to a length between 125 and 140 millimeters, and have a maximum body width of 8 to 10 millimeters. Their body is colored dark gray to black, while their antennae and legs are brown.