I'm doing a small research project on Archispirostreptus gigas and when I was seraching the internet came across information that seemed to be covering a very similar millipede, Scaphiostreptus parilis acuticonus. The pictures that I've come across of are remarkably similar and they seem almost indistinguishable. I know that internet searches are not always that most reliable source of information, but due to time it is the quickest source of information. My question is, how similar are these millipedes?

Also if anyone has a minute and the knowledge, I noticed the caption under the picture but is the millipede pictured Archispirostreptus gigas or is it a different species?

[url]http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/czs/Brookfield/Exhibit-and-Animal-Guide/Fragile-Rain-Forest/African-Giant-Millipede
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Thanks

Yargh nevermind, just realized my mistake. I'm a noob haha

If you didn't ask questions you'd never stop being a noob. No problem.

What was your mistake? I've only seen them listed in the genus Mardonius but they are smaller, not so long-lived, and have rough edged body segments.

Hmm actually now I'm second guessing my second guess, looking at a book I have here it lists Archispirostreptus gigas under Spirostreptids, not Spiroblus. I found this article using the AGB common name (which I know wasn't the best idea), is this species that the article covering an A. gigas or a different species entirely? Any guidance is appreciated, still just scratching the surface on the world of millipede knowledge!

Mardonius parilis acuticonis is entirely different from Archispirostreptus gigas. Both however are big, black, and from Africa.

Thanks! Sorry for the late response I haven't been on lately. The project went well and my AGB Rica enjoyed her appearance, my teacher however was not too fond of her