Julus scandinavius

This relatively large millipede is dark brown to black with longitudinal striations on each segment. It has a reduced and modified first pair of legs.

Most likely to be confused with Tachypodoiulus niger which has a similar pointed telson but without the terminal hook.

• dark brown to black with pale legs
• straight, pointed telson with a minute downward hook at the tip
• males have a tiny first pair of legs (difficult to see) and the second pair have a distinct long flattened projection.

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Chiefly a woodland species.

Widespread and reasonably common.

Fairly common though under-recorded.