Geophilus insculptus
Description
This is a long (up to 40 mm) earth centipede or wire worm and is pale yellow in colour with a darker head. It has between 45 and 53 pairs of legs.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
In the upper layer of the soil, under stones etc.
When to see it
All year round
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Graham CalowSapcote garden102 April 2013female - specimen examined
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