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Brachydesmus superus

DIPLOPODA (millipedes) > POLYDESMIDA (flat-backed millipedes) > Polydesmidae

 

Brachydesmus superus is a small, 8-10mm long, blind, pale brown, flat-backed millipede that can be distinguished from Polydesmus species by having 19, rather than 20, body segments when mature.

It's a common and widespread cosmopolitan species that has been recorded from a variety of habitats.

Brachydesmus superus

Garston Wood, Cranborne Chase, East Dorset | Jan.23

Brachydesmus superus

Garston Wood, Cranborne Chase, East Dorset | Jan.23

Brachydesmus superus

Three Legged Cross (semi-rural garden), East Dorset | Oct.22

Brachydesmus superus

Three Legged Cross (semi-rural garden), East Dorset | Oct.22

Brachydesmus superus

Three Legged Cross (semi-rural garden), East Dorset | Oct.22

Brachydesmus superus

Three Legged Cross (semi-rural garden), East Dorset | Oct.22

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