Parajulidae

Guides

  • Bollmaniulus

    Bollmaniulus is a genus of cylindrical millipedes in the family Parajulidae, order Julida. The genus was established by Verhoeff in 1926 and contains approximately 14 described species distributed primarily in western North America. Members of this genus are small to medium-sized juliform millipedes characterized by their relatively simple gonopod structure compared to related genera.

  • Ptyoiulus

    Ptyoiulus is a genus of millipedes in the family Parajulidae, established by Cook in 1895. The genus contains approximately seven described species distributed in eastern North America. Species within this genus are cylindrical millipedes characterized by features typical of the Julida order. The genus is taxonomically placed in the subfamily Ptyoiulinae.

  • Ptyoiulus impressus

    Flocculent Tailed Millipede

    Ptyoiulus impressus is a species of millipede in the family Parajulidae, commonly known as the Flocculent Tailed Millipede. It was described by Thomas Say in 1821 and is found in North America. The species belongs to the order Julida, which contains many common cylindrical millipedes. As a member of the Ptyoiulinae subfamily, it shares characteristics with other Parajulidae including relatively elongated bodies and typical juliform morphology.

  • Uroblaniulus

    Uroblaniulus is a genus of millipedes in the family Parajulidae, order Julida. Members of this genus are cylindrical millipedes with two pairs of legs per body segment, characteristic of the class Diplopoda. The genus was established by Attems in 1901 and is classified within the tribe Uroblaniulini. Observations have been recorded in the eastern United States, particularly Vermont.