Schendyla nemorensis
One of the smaller geophilomorphs, it is a pale yellowish species with about 40 pairs of legs.
Gardens, arable land etc. Under stones or in the upper soil layer.
All year round.
A fairly frequent and widespread species in Britain.
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland where it has been recorded from at least 60 sites.
Graham Calow
Sapcote
04 April 2014
Dylan
Melton garden
17 February 2023
Dylan
Melton garden
17 February 2023
Dylan
Melton garden
17 February 2023
Graham Calow
Burbage Common and Woods
16 May 2013
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote
25 September 2013
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Centipedes & Millipedes
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Geophilomorpha
- Family:
- Schendylidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 7
- First record:
- 30/09/1987 (Derek Lott)
- Last record:
- 05/03/2023 (Graves, Hazel)
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Graham Calow
Sapcote
15 April 2013
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote
15 April 2013
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote
25 September 2013
Graham Calow
Sapcote
04 April 2014
specimen examined
