Flat-backed Millipede

Taken on 5th December 2008, Lincoln UK. This was in my kitchen, not as fast a runner as a centipede but it moved quite quickly. Length approx. 1 inch, or 25mm.

by wallaby1 Dec 10, 2008 11:21 PM

A more distant shot on the tile to give a size impression. They are approx. 4 mm wide.

by wallaby1 Dec 10, 2008 11:23 PM

A side view, the pincers are visible.

by wallaby1 Dec 10, 2008 11:26 PM

A side view where the tail section can be seen more clearly.

by wallaby1 Dec 10, 2008 11:33 PM

The cross section shows a flat back with upward curving tergites. The back is very mottled.

by wallaby1 Dec 10, 2008 11:38 PM

This view shows the rounded sections appearing as small 'lumps' at the sides.

by wallaby1 Dec 10, 2008 11:39 PM