Julid Millipede
Julus scandinavius
Adult Julid Millipedes inhabit damp woodland floors, gardens, grassland edges, and other places with deep litter or loose soil. They are slow-moving detritivores that feed mostly on decaying leaves, dead wood fragments, fungi, and organic debris. When threatened, the body coils tightly to protect the legs and underside while defensive glands release irritating chemicals. Like other millipedes, adults play an important ecological role by breaking down plant material into soil nutrients.
- Type
- Venom / Shell
- Conservation status
- NE