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