Polydesmus

Description

Flat-backed millipedes in the Polydesmus genus are all very similar in appearance and only identifiable to species by examining the male gonopods. If this isn't possible then you should record sightings as the genus only.

The early stage nymphs of Polydesmus millipedes are only about 1mm in length, and are whitish in colour. They have only 3 pairs of legs at this stage.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

In damp situations such as rotting wood.

When to see it

To follow

UK Status

Widespread and frequent in Britain.

VC55 Status

Frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Centipedes & Millipedes
Kingdom:
Animalia
Order:
Polydesmida
Family:
Polydesmidae
Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
23/05/2014 (Cooper, Barbara)
Last record:
23/05/2014 (Cooper, Barbara)

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