Millepede

There are 48 species of millepede known to occur in Britain, but many are rarely found as they are mainly confined to localized habitats.

An often common millepede, particularly amongst leaf litter; frequently associated with damage to cultivated plants in the British Isles and in various other parts of western Europe.

Closely allied to the Millepedes are the Centipedes. They are very active beneficial animals feeding on worms, soil grubs, etc., and thus harmless creatures. They are readily distinguished