Julus scandinavius

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Julus scandinavius: //ˈjuːləs skanˈdɪnavɪəs//

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Images

Julus scandinavius (26598735296) by Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Julus scandinavius 169595112 by Peter Gabler. Used under a CC0 license.
Julus scandinavius (26233486013) by Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Julus scandinavius (26559571281) by Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.
Julidae sp. (26152895691) by Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

Summary

Julus scandinavius is a species of millipede from the Julidae family, described by Latzel in 1884. It is larger and has distinct morphological traits that differentiate it from similar species.

Physical Characteristics

Larger than Ophyiulus pilosus, with a stouter epiproct. Males have elongate coxal processes on the second leg pair which are somewhat spoon-shaped.

Identification Tips

Compare the size and shape of the epiproct and the coxal processes on the second leg pair with other species such as Ophyiulus pilosus.

Distribution

Native to Europe including Austria, Benelux, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, Britain, and Scandinavia (except Finland); adventive in parts of North America including Cambridge, MA; Lincoln, MA; Westchester County, NY; and Acadia National Park, ME.

Tags

  • millipede
  • Julus
  • Julidae
  • Europe
  • North America