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Flat-backed millipede
Found in compost heaps and under stones in gardens, the flat-backed millipede is a common minibeast. Despite its name, it only has about 40 legs. It is an important recycler of nutrients, feeding on decaying matter.
Scientific name
Polydesmus angustusWhen to see
January to DecemberSpecies information
Category
Statistics
Length: 2.4cmConservation status
Common.