Craspedosoma rawlinsii
Description
Quite a large (over 15 mm) millipede with eyes: it is reddish brown with light mottling.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Associated with woodland areas, particularly those with high humidity.
When to see it
All year round, but most records have been from the colder months.
UK Status
This species appears to be widely distributed across Britain and Ireland but is not common.
VC55 Status
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland. The record from Bradgate Park on 10th November 2014 is only the second record for VC55.
Steve Woodward & Helen Ikin
Bradgate Park
10 November 2014
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