Polydesmidae nymph
Description
The early stage nymphs of Polydesmida millipedes are only about 1mm in length, and are whitish in colour. They have only 3 pairs of legs at this stage.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
In damp situations such as rotting wood.
When to see it
To follow
UK Status
Widespread and frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Barbara Cooper
Long Clawson
23 May 2014
first sage nymph with only 3 pairs of legs
Barbara Cooper
Long Clawson
23 May 2014
first stage nymph with only 3 pairs of legs
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