Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Diplopoda ID?
#1
Hi,
Any ideas what species this could be?
I took the photo on 31.1.2014 Kokkola, Finland.
Size 18mm.
Regards Pentti.
Posted by
Johane on 08-10-2014 15:14
#3
Hi Pentti! I tried to identify your millipede using the Encyclopedia of the Swedish Flora and Fauna. I think it is one of two species; Cylindroiulus latestriatus or C. brittanicus. If it was found on a seashore it is almost certainly latestriatus, if found elsewhere it is probably brittanicus. But examination of sexual characters is required if you want to be completely sure.
Johan
#4
Hi,
thank you very much for your determinations and comments.
I dug this from an ant hill

, a seashore 10km.
Yes, it seems to be
Cylindroiulus brittanicus.
Pentti.
Posted by
Johane on 09-10-2014 09:59
#7
I think that brittanicus is the most likely, but I'm not an expert...