Diplopoda Collection

Partial fossil remains of the giant millepede, Arthropleura
Measuring 7.1 cm long, this Carboniferous fossil represents only part of a leg of the giant millepede Arthropleura

Arthropleura invertebrate on white background. Arthropleura was a giant insect invertebrate that lived in North America and Scotland during the Carboniferous Period

Madagascar green-emerald giant pill millipedes (Zoosphaerium neptunus) Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Madagascar

Tanzanian Giant Millipede {Archispirostreptus gigas} Captive, originating from Africa

Two Millipedes (Julidae) close up portrait, Mulu, Sarawak, Malaysia

Millipede C018 / 2426
Millipede on a rock. Millipedes (class Diplopoda) are myriapods that have two pairs of legs per body segment. They are slow-moving detritivores

Archispirostreptus gigas, African giant black millipede
An African giant black millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas). This species which is native to sub-tropical and tropical regions of western Africa is one of the worlds largest millipedes which can grow

Smallest book and millipede, SEM
Smallest book in the world with a millipede. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a millipede (class Diplopoda) and the smallest published book in the world

Giant Pill Millipede (Class Diplopoda). lowland rainforest floor in Kinabatangan river floodplain; Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June

Giant millipede (unidentified), - on rain-forest floor of lowland rainforest of Kinabatangan river floodplain (Class Diplopoda). Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June

Arthropleura is an extinct millipede from the Late Carboniferous of Europe
Arthropleura armata is an extinct millipede from the Late Carboniferous of Europe

Arthropleura side profile. Arthropleura was a giant insect invertebrate that lived in North America and Scotland during the Carboniferous Period

Giant Pill Millipede (Zephronidae sp. ) adult, rolled up in defensive ball, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia
Giant Pill Millipede (Zephronidae sp.) adult, rolled up in defensive ball, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

Common Pill Millipede (Glomeris marginata) two adults, rolled up in defensive balls with one just beginning to open up, in garden, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, May

Black Millipede (Tachypodoiulus niger) adult, coiled in garden, Chipping, Lancashire, England, April

Cylinder Millipedes, Julidae, on branch

Cylinder Millipedes (Julidae) curled on rotting log, view from above

Millipede coiled up, many legs visible, side view

Millipede (Diplopoda), view from above

Millipede (Diplopoda) coiled up

Pill Millipede (Glomeris sp. ), side view
Pill Millipede (Glomeris sp.), side view

Medium group of Symphylans, illustration
Zoology - Myriapods - Medium group of Symphylans, Pauropods, Millipedes, illustration

Coloured SEM of a coiled garden millipede
Coiled millipede. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a coiled garden millipede, Cylindroiulus londinensis. Millipedes are arthropods

Millipede C018 / 2427
Millipede. View of a millipede (class Diplopoda) showing its head (upper right) and multiple legs along its segmented body. Millipedes are myriapods that have two pairs of legs per body segment

Millipede in amber
A Millipede, Myriapoda: Diplopoda preserved in Dominican amber. Specimen dates from the Lower Miocene about 20 million years old

Diplopoda sp. plate millipede
Scanning electron microscope image of a lateral view of the head of a plate millipede. Image displayed on the glass screens in the Darwin Centre, at the Natural History Museum, London

Millipedes are common on the rainforest floor in Sri Lanka. This specimen belongs to the family Julidae

Archispirostreptus spp, giant millipede
All giant millipedes orginate from tropical or sub-tropical environments and may grow up to lengths of 30cm feeding on dead and decaying plant matter

Fossilised millipede (Class Diplopoda)
This fossil is preserved in a siltstone nodule of Carboniferous age from the Yorkshire Coalfield. Length 63mm (unstraightened), length of nodule 76mm

Giant Millipede (Scaphiostreptus madcassus) Cousin Island, Seychelles

Flat-backed Millipede (Barydesmus sp. ) adult, on rainforest floor, Yasuni N. P. Amazon, Ecuador
Flat-backed Millipede (Barydesmus sp.) adult, on rainforest floor, Yasuni N.P. Amazon, Ecuador

Millipede with microchip, SEM
Millipede with microchip. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a millipede (class Diplopoda) holding a tiny semiconductor integrated circuit, or microchip

Millipede (Class Diplopoda) crawling next to a human foot. Photographed in Cambodia

Tropical millipede. Photographed in Gunung Mulu National Park, in Sarawak, the Malaysian part of the island of Borneo

Millipede head, SEM
Millipede head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a millipede from Barbados. Millipedes (class Diplopoda) have elongated bodies with two pairs of legs on each body segment

Red millipedes (class Diplopoda) Photographed in Madagascar in July

Snake-spotted millipedes (Blaniulus guttulatus) feeding on a windfall apple. These millipedes are minor agricultural pests that affect root crops such as sugar beet and potatoes

Striped illipede in leaf litter
Striped millipede (Ommatoiulus sabulosus) amongst leaf litter in an ancient woodland. Photographed in Orvieto, Umbria, Italy

Millipede, SEM
Millipede, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Millipedes (class: Diplopoda) have elongated bodies with some species having hundreds of legs

Pill Millipede rolled up in self defence. Emerge from resting places when humidity high after rainfall
ASW-4554 Pill Millipede rolled up in self defence. Emerge from resting places when humidity high after rainfall. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Alan J. S

Pill Millipede crawling over moss. Emerge from resting places when humidity high after rainfall
ASW-4553 Pill Millipede crawling over moss. Emerge from resting places when humidity high after rainfall. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Sphaerotheriidae Alan J. S

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"Diplopoda: A Fascinating World of Millipedes" Discover the mesmerizing world of Diplopoda, a diverse group of arthropods that includes some truly remarkable species. From the vibrant Madagascar green-emerald giant pill millipedes found in Andasibe-Mantadia to the captivating close-up portraits of two Julidae millipedes in Mulu, Sarawak, Malaysia - these creatures never cease to amaze. One cannot overlook the impressive Tanzanian Giant Millipede, originating from Africa and known as Archispirostreptus gigas. Its sheer size and unique appearance make it a sight to behold. Equally intriguing is the Giant Pill Millipede with its distinctive coloration and intricate patterns. Venturing into rainforests brings encounters with unidentified giant millipedes, showcasing their adaptability and survival skills in their natural habitat. The Usambara Mountains in Tanzania reveal the curled-up beauty of the Tanzanian Red Legged Millipede, adding a splash of vibrant red amidst lush greenery. Diving into history reveals partial fossil remains belonging to Arthropleura, an ancient giant millipede from Europe's Late Carboniferous period. These fossils provide valuable insights into Earth's prehistoric past and shed light on how these fascinating creatures have evolved over time. The African giant black millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas) stands out for its imposing presence and dark exoskeleton. It serves as a reminder that even within this vast group of animals, diversity reigns supreme. Intriguingly enough, even microscopic worlds hold surprises as seen through images capturing both the smallest book alongside a tiny millipede under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). This juxtaposition showcases nature's ability to thrive at various scales. Lastly, we encounter Arthropleura once again - this time depicted against a white background - reminding us that despite its extinction, this ancient invertebrate continues to captivate our imagination.