Brachyiulus pusillus (Leach, 1815) - A julid millipede (Millipede images)

Numerous specimens found under leaf litter in a wood south of Skimmel Bridge, near Penzance, Cornwall, 25.11.16.

Julid millipede
Brachyiulus pusillus
- single specimen 1

Julid millipede
Brachyiulus pusillus
- two specimens 1

Specimens found under fly-tipping at Sandy Cove, Newlyn, Cornwall, 13.05.13. The specimens here were not confirmed by looking at male gonopods.

Male gonopods below segment 7 need to be looked at in order to separate this species from Brachyiulus lusitanus.

A big thank you to Steve Gregory of the BMIG for identifying the species.

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