Ommatoiulus sabulosus
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Julus sabulosus Linnaeus, 1758 | |
Ommatoiulus sabulosus, also known as the striped millipede, is a European millipede of the family Julidae. Its common name comes from its two striking bright longitudinal bands on the dorsal surface.
O. sabulosus is widespread and common in Central Europe and on the British Isles. It has a broad habitat range, including open areas such as meadows, fields, and roadside edges as well as sandy soils and the leaf-litter of forests of pine, oak, and beech trees.[1] O. sabulosus occurs at elevations ranging from sea level up to 2800 metres.[1][2] O. sabulousus occasionally occurs in large numbers and mass migrations, during which they may invade homes and in such cases are considered pests.[1][3] Geographic subspecies or 'forms' include Ommatoiulus sabulosus aimatopodus.
References
- ^ a b c Kania, Grzegorz, & Tracz, Henryk (2005). Mass occurrence and migration of Ommatoiulus sabulosus (Linnaeus, 1758)(Diplopoda: Julida: Julidae) in Poland. Peckiana, 4, 57-66.
- ^ "Ommatoiulus sabulosus". British Myriapod & Isopod Group. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ Voigtländer, Karin (2005). "Mass occurrences and swarming behaviour of millipedes (Diplopoda: Julidae) in Eastern Germany" (PDF). Peckiana. 4: 181–187.
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