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Portuguese Millipede moult - Ommatoiulus moreleti Millipedes grow or develop through a series of moults. During moulting millipedes are very fragile because the<br /> new cuticle is soft and easily damaged when first formed. The millipede usually eats the old cuticle.<br /> <a href="https://rockingham.wa.gov.au/forms-and-publications/your-services/services-in-your-street/portuguese-millipede-fact-sheet" rel="nofollow">https://rockingham.wa.gov.au/forms-and-publications/your-services/services-in-your-street/portuguese-millipede-fact-sheet</a><br /> <br /> This is regarded as an invasive pest Australia,Geotagged,Ommatoiulus moreleti,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Portuguese Millipede moult - Ommatoiulus moreleti

Millipedes grow or develop through a series of moults. During moulting millipedes are very fragile because the
new cuticle is soft and easily damaged when first formed. The millipede usually eats the old cuticle.
https://rockingham.wa.gov.au/forms-and-publications/your-services/services-in-your-street/portuguese-millipede-fact-sheet

This is regarded as an invasive pest

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Very interesting Niel, don't think I've ever seen it in action. Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Calbost Niel's profile
      Calbost Niel
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      First for me also Posted 3 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Fascinating! Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Calbost Niel's profile
      Calbost Niel
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      I agree Posted 3 years ago

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The Portuguese Millipede

Ommatoiulus moreleti is a herbivorous millipede native to the southern Iberian Peninsula where it shares its range with other "Ommatoiulus" species. From here, it has spread by international commerce to a number of new localities.

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Similar species: Snake Millipedes
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Feb 20, 2022. Captured Feb 20, 2022 09:50 in 72 Bathurst Rd, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/10.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.