Blunt-tailed Snake Millipede - Cylindroiulus punctatus

~20-25 mm long. Pale brown with darker brown bands on the segments and dark spots along the sides. Pale tail end.

Habitat: Under bark on a fallen tree

comments (6)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Nice, 30th millipede!

Found the common name for it, which is pretty cool. Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Awesome! I hadn't seen the common name...thanks for adding it :). Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Welcome, I was so blunt to just go ahead with it. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
      Lion
      
      Sneaky like a snake. Posted 5 years ago

Jivko Nakev

Lion

Great find, Christine! Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Jivko! Posted 5 years ago

The Blunt-tailed Snake Millipede

''Cylindroiulus punctatus'' is a species of millipede in the Julidae family. It was described by Leach in 1815 and can be found in western Europe, including Great Britain. It has been introduced in North America.

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Similar species: Snake Millipedes

Species identified by Christine Young