Tractor or Flat-backed Millipede

Polydesmus sp.

Description:

Around 8cm in length with 2 pairs of legs on all segments except the first 3. Feeds on dead leaves and rotting plant material.

Habitat:

Lowland tropical forest floor near water.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Neil Ross 5 years ago

Tractor Millipede

Polydesmida sp. Flat Backed or Tractor Millipede Polydesmida sp Sukau Sabah Borneo Stock Photo: 23615141 - Alamy

5 Comments

LeanneGardner 5 years ago

Thanks very much for the nomination Ashley.

AshleyT 5 years ago

Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!