The greenhouse millipede is also blind and without eyes and as a result, it moves through its habitat using its antennae as its sensory organ.

This growing environment is most optimal because it allows the larvae to have access to the nutrients they need to develop while also being protected from potential predators.

[8] Tropical and temperate climates support these conditions, especially within the United States, and it has been documented that they will invade greenhouses, garages, basements, and other man-made structures that fit their needs.

Their tendency to breed rapidly and outgrow their natural habitats is another contributing factor to why they invade homes.

[9] Oxidus gracilis originates from the tropics but has spread to southern and western states as well as Northern Europe.

Their ability to adapt to different environments and their ecological importance make them notable inhabitants of both natural and urban landscapes.

[10] Predators of the greenhouse millipede include ants, Gnamptogenys ingeborgi, and glowworm larvae, Zarhipis integripennis.

Once the millipede is paralyzed the glowworm larvae will begin to eat it starting at the front and working its way to the back.

The North American population is known to mass migrate and not only create huge piles of their crushed bodies in the road but will also occupy homes.

They are crucial for recycling deceased plant material, aerating soil, and providing sustenance for a variety of organisms, including reptiles, birds, mammals, and predatory insects.

They create channels in the soil which helps to enhance root growth and nutrient uptake by plants.