Males of this millipede have vivid pink or orange spots on a light brown to black background.
Males have a light brown to black background on the back.
It has been found in moderately moist deciduous forest, often dominated by maple, oak, hemlock and rhododendron.
It is typically found beneath about 1–2 cm of soil, leaf litter, or both.
Males have vivid pink or orange spots on the side extensions of the body segments.
In males, the upper surface of the plate immediately behind the head is smooth, with an orange margin.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.