Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family)

Millipede at Hackett, ACT

Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Jul 2022
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Jul 2022
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Jul 2022
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Jul 2022
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) at Hackett, ACT - 3 Jul 2022
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Identification history

Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) 26 Jul 2022 SimoneC
Unidentified 20 Jul 2022 TimL

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Assumed to be a female millipede based on the lack of yellow-coloured adult male gonopods amongst the legs, towards the front of the body. The final two images show the millipede having suffered damage to the front segment next to the head, with a small pebble embedded in the damage.

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  • 3 Jul 2022 10:18 AM Recorded on
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