Symphyla (class)

2 Symphylan or garden centipede at Bruce, ACT

Symphyla (class) at Bruce, ACT - 25 May 2021
Symphyla (class) at Bruce, ACT - 25 May 2021
Symphyla (class) at Bruce, ACT - 25 May 2021
Symphyla (class) at Bruce, ACT - 25 May 2021
Symphyla (class) at Bruce, ACT - 25 May 2021
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Identification history

Symphyla (class) 26 May 2021 SimoneC
Unidentified 25 May 2021 trevorpreston

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Significant sighting

SimoneC noted:

26 May 2021

This is the first record of a Symphylan on CNM

User's notes

Animal about 3-4mm under log.

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SimoneC wrote:
   25 May 2021
This is actually a symphylan rather than centipede. Well spotted. We don’t have any other records of Symphyla on CNM because they are usually so small and cryptic. Most Symphyla live in soil/leaf litter like this one, with one or two species known to live in trees.
trevorpreston wrote:
   26 May 2021
Thanks for that Simone. Flea Bog Flat is turning up some interesting little creatures.
I'm guessing this needs a new Category in the system?
SimoneC wrote:
   26 May 2021
Yes, its a new category!

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  • 25 May 2021 10:33 AM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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