Bristly Millipede - Polyxenus lagurus

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    Description

    This tiny (2 to 3 mm) pale amber coloured millipede has hollow, serrated bristles along the sides and two brushes at the back. It has a soft exoskeleton.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    Mainly in old walls behind loose mortar or stones.

    When to see it

    All year round.

    UK Status

    Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.

    VC55 Status

    Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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    • Graham Calow
      Sapcote
      04 May 2013
      specimen examined
    • Graham Calow
      Sapcote
      04 May 2013
      specimen examined
    • David Nicholls
      Dimminsdale
      15 March 2014
    • Mark Skevington
      Kinchley Lane
      06 March 2020

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

    MAP KEY:

    Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
    Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015

    UK Map

    • David Nicholls
      Dimminsdale
      15 March 2014