Striped millipede

Ommatoiulus sabulosus

"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.
Striped Millipedes in the dunes Breeding frenzy? Ommatoiulus sabulosus,Sandwood,Scotland,Striped millipede

Distribution

"O. sabulosus" is widespread and common in Central Europe and on the British Isles. It has a broad habitat range, including open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadside edges as well as sandy soils and the leaf-litter of forests of pine, oak, and beech trees. "O. sabulosus" occurs at elevations ranging from sea level up to 2800 metres.

"O. sabulousus" occasionally occurs in large numbers and mass migrations, during which they may invade homes and in such cases are considered pests. Geographic subspecies or 'forms' include "Ommatoiulus sabulosus aimatopodus".

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassDiplopoda
OrderJulida
FamilyJulidae
GenusOmmatoiulus
SpeciesO. sabulosus
Photographed in
United Kingdom