Pill Millipede
Glomeris marginata
The adult Glomeris marginata is common in European woodlands, hedgerows, gardens, and limestone-rich soils with plenty of damp leaf litter. It feeds mainly on dead leaves and other decomposing plant material, helping recycle nutrients into the soil. When threatened, it rolls into a near-perfect ball with its armored plates sealed shut, and it can release foul defensive chemicals that discourage predators.
- Type
- Shell / Venom
- Conservation status
- NE