Английская Википедия:Blaniulus guttulatus

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Blaniulus guttulatus, commonly known as the spotted snake millipede[1] is a species of millipede in the family Blaniulidae that can be found in Central and Western Europe (except for Portugal).[2] It has been introduced in North American countries such as the United States, Canada, Saint Helena, and Tristan da Cunha,[3] as well as Tasmania and Norfolk Island, Australia.[4]

Description

The spotted snake millipede is long and thin, with a whitish or cream-coloured body and conspicuous deep red spots (ozadenes) on each segment. The males are typically Шаблон:Convert long and Шаблон:Convert wide but are sometimes up to Шаблон:Convert long and Шаблон:Convert in width. Females are slightly larger, ranging from Шаблон:Convert by Шаблон:Convert to Шаблон:Convert by Шаблон:Convert. It lacks eyes, and has short setae on the dorsal margin of each segment.[3]

Ecology

This species is common in gardens and cultivated areas in Europe and North America, where it has become nearly ubiquitous.[5] It feeds on sugar beets and other crops, and can become an agricultural pest in prolonged drought conditions.[3][6] The species spends 3 years as a nymph. Males mature at an earlier stage than females.[3]

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