Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family)

Millipede at Acton, ACT

Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2022
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Identification history

Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) 16 May 2022 SimoneC
Unidentified 30 Apr 2022 TimL

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Sighted during recent rain in ANBG's Rainforest Gully. The millipede is presumably a male based on the modified legs. (Final two images. See michaelb's comment on gonopods in sighting 4378394). It was carrying at least 2 mites, which can be seen in the first image. These are covered in following sighting 4433551.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 28 Apr 2022 11:06 AM Recorded on
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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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