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Pill Millipede - Glomeris marginata

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Pill Millipede Pill Millipede - Glomeris marginata dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 6 Aug 2022, 9:37 p.m. 6 Aug 2022, 11:42 a.m.
Pill Millipede Pill Millipede - Glomeris marginata dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 6 Aug 2022, 9:37 p.m. 6 Aug 2022, 11:43 a.m.
Pill Millipede Pill Millipede - Glomeris marginata dylan Avon Gorge, Leigh Woods, Downs etc. 6 Aug 2022, 9:37 p.m. 6 Aug 2022, 11:46 a.m.
Pill Millipede Pill Millipede - Glomeris marginata dylan Bristol Zoo Project 18 Mar 2024, 9:43 a.m. 17 Mar 2024, 3:19 p.m.
Pill Millipede Pill Millipede - Glomeris marginata dylan Bristol Zoo Project 18 Mar 2024, 9:43 a.m. 17 Mar 2024, 3:20 p.m.
Pill Millipede Pill Millipede - Glomeris marginata dylan Bristol Zoo Project 18 Mar 2024, 9:43 a.m. 17 Mar 2024, 3:21 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK up to Southern Scotland. Habitat includes: Damp, humid places on calcareous soils, amongst leaf litter, under stones and logs in places such as woodland, fields, hedgerows etc. Length: Female = 8 - 20 mm, Male = 7 - 15 mm.

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