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White-legged Snake Millipede - Tachypodoiulus niger

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White-legged Snake Millipede White-legged Snake Millipede - Tachypodoiulus niger dylan Avon Gorge 10 Mar 2021, 10:50 a.m. 19 Feb 2021, 5:02 p.m.
White-legged Snake Millipede White-legged Snake Millipede - Tachypodoiulus niger dylan Avon Gorge 10 Mar 2021, 10:50 a.m. 19 Feb 2021, 5:02 p.m.
White-legged Snake Millipede White-legged Snake Millipede - Tachypodoiulus niger dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 25 Mar 2021, 8:16 p.m. 24 Mar 2021, 4:07 p.m.
White-legged Snake Millipede White-legged Snake Millipede - Tachypodoiulus niger dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 4 Feb 2022, 1:59 p.m. 21 Nov 2021, 2:51 p.m.
White-legged Snake Millipede White-legged Snake Millipede - Tachypodoiulus niger dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 4 Feb 2022, 1:59 p.m. 21 Nov 2021, 2:51 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Places with stones and rotting logs such as gardens, parks, allotments, cemeteries, woodlands, hedgerows etc. It is a detritivore and feeds on Algae and dead plant matter. It has about 100 legs. Seen all year round.