Millipedes. Keys — And Notes For The Identificati...

: The BMIG identification page provides the most current resources, including notes on name changes and a draft updated key covering roughly a dozen new species discovered since Blower’s original publication.

: Features detailed dichotomous keys, illustrations, and species accounts for 57 species. A digital E-Book (PDF) version was recently published by Brill. Millipedes. Keys and notes for the identificati...

The definitive guide for identifying millipedes in the British Isles is by J. Gordon Blower . First published in 1985 as part of the Synopses of the British Fauna (New Series, No. 35), it remains the most comprehensive standard for the region, though it is currently out of print in physical form. Core Identification Resources : The BMIG identification page provides the most

Identifying British species often requires microscopic examination of preserved specimens. Key traits to observe include: The definitive guide for identifying millipedes in the

: For a more visual, beginner-friendly approach, the NHBS Guide to UK Centipedes and Millipedes offers photographs and quick ID notes for common species. Key Identification Features