Bumblebee Millipedes (Anadenobolus monilicornis) Juvenile / Adult
Looking for a burst of color for your tropical terrarium? The Bumblebee Millipede (Anadenobolus monilicornis) is a striking Caribbean species famous for its vibrant yellow and black banded body.
These "jewels of the forest floor" are a top choice for bioactive setups due to their active nature and ability to co-habit peacefully with other species like isopods.
At EntoScapes, our Bumblebees are UK captive-bred and raised on our specialist decayed wood and leaf-litter substrates to ensure they have the essential nutrients for their bright coloration and healthy molting.
Explore the sections below for our biology-led guide on humidity levels, supplemental feeding, and why these social millipedes are the perfect 'active' addition to your collection.
- Appearance: A. monilicornis are a smaller species of millipede with adults growing to 7-10cm and can be identified by the contrasting black/ dark brown and yellow bands on each body segment, amazing pink/red or black legs and antennae.
- How to discern gender: Both male and females are monomorphic, meaning they look the same, but can easily be sexed when they are a third of their adult size, by observing the underside of the seventh body segment. Females will have two pairs of legs on every body segment, but males will have small stump-like appendages called gonopods instead of a pair of legs.
- Origins: Bumblebee millipedes are native to the Caribbean islands but have since been introduced to southeast United States, particularly Florida, through the exotic plant industry.
- Behaviour: Bumblebee millipedes spend most of their time living in the substrate, consuming rotting wood and leaf litter and occasionally can be seen exploring the tank. When threatened, they will curl themselves up where the head, underside, and legs are protected by the hard exoskeleton, and can excrete toxic cyanide, although very rare for this species, which can be an irritant to sensitive skin.
- Enclosure: These millipedes will do well in a glass or plastic vivarium with ample ventilation that is at least three times the body size in length and depth, and two times the body size in width.
- Popular choice: These are one of the more sought-after species in the trade because of their bright colouration, docile nature, and small size, making them ideal for the beginner hobbyist!
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