Species Information
Length up to 30 mm. This is one of Britain’s largest millipedes. Very well marked and unmistakable with 2 conspicuous dark orange stripes running the entire length of the body. It has a pointed projecting telson.
It has a broad habitat range including fields, meadows and woodland, with a preference for sandy soils. Found under bark, logs, on tree trunks and walls. Seen all year round. Native to Britain, common and widespread throughout.
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Diplopoda (Millipedes)
Julida (Snake Millipedes)
Julidae
Ommatoiulus
Ommatoiulus sabulosus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Photographs
Discovered under loose bark.
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