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Striped Millipedes in the dunes Breeding frenzy? Ommatoiulus sabulosus,Sandwood,Scotland,Striped millipede Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Striped Millipedes in the dunes

Breeding frenzy?

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Very cool! I read that their mass migrations are very useful because, as scavengers, they produce a lot of humus, which is then used by plants. Posted 6 days ago
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      NattyOne
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      Thanks Christine, it was amazing to see and anything that's good for the marram grass... Posted 5 days ago

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The Striped millipede

"Ommatoiulus sabulosus", also known as the striped millipede, is a European millipede of the family Julidae. Its common name comes from its two striking bright longitudinal bands on the dorsal surface.

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Similar species: Snake Millipedes
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Uploaded May 25, 2023. Captured May 25, 2023 11:40.
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  • Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • f/8.0
  • 1/1328s
  • ISO640
  • 285mm