Millipede Collection

Various Arachnids
A variety of insects, including centipede, millipede, woodlouse, scorpion, spiders and ticks

Partial fossil remains of the giant millepede, Arthropleura
Measuring 7.1 cm long, this Carboniferous fossil represents only part of a leg of the giant millepede Arthropleura

Arthropleura invertebrate on white background. Arthropleura was a giant insect invertebrate that lived in North America and Scotland during the Carboniferous Period

Giant millipede (unidentified), typical on rain-forest floor of lowland rainforest of Kinabatangan river floodplain
ANZ-1038 Giant millipede (unidentified), - on rain-forest floor of lowland rainforest of Kinabatangan river floodplain Sabah, Borneo

Madagascar green-emerald giant pill millipedes (Zoosphaerium neptunus) Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Madagascar

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) with a centipede and a millipede, 1596-1610. Creators: Anselmus de Boodt, Elias Verhulst
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) with a centipede and a millipede, 1596-1610. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II

Tawara Toda Protecting the Dragon's Daughter from the Giant Millipede, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tawara Toda Protecting the Dragon's Daughter from the Giant Millipede, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate LXX, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Animalia Qvadrvpedia et Reptilia (Terra): Plate LXX, c. 1575/1580

A millipede in the family Spirobolidae in the order Spirobolida, Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Millipede (Myriapoda) at Tayrona National Natural Park, Magdalena Department, Caribbean, Colombia

Two Millipedes (Julidae) close up portrait, Mulu, Sarawak, Malaysia

Cock killing a millipede, illustration from Recherches sur les superstitions en Chine
PER437841 Cock killing a millipede, illustration from Recherches sur les superstitions en Chine, published in Shanghai by Imrimerie de la Mission Catholique

Centipede, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999443 Centipede, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Nocturnal animals (engraving)
5216879 Nocturnal animals (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nocturnal animals)

Weevils, bristly millipede and King Solomon s-seal
Rhigus, Platyoma and Cyphus weevils, bristly millipede, Polyxenus lagers and King Solomon s-seal, Polygonatum odoratum. Polydie: Rhygus, Plathyome, Cyphus, Pollyxene, Polygonatum

Exotic bees and wasps
Eastern carpenter bee, Xylocopa virginica 1, lychee stink bug, Tessaratoma papillosa 2, Leptoscelis balteatus 3, Surinam bee, Euglossa surinamensis 4, long-tailed ophion, Ophion macrurum 5

Centipede, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001192 Centipede, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Centipede, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999444 Centipede, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Common polypody
Polypodium vulgare. Photographic image of an original antique illustration by Sowerby published in 1860s in The English Botany

Giant African Millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas) walking through leaves, Malawi

Giant Millipede. Madagascar

Giant Pill Millipede rolls into a ball in danger. lowland rainforest floor in Kinabatangan river floodplain; Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June. Class Diplopoda

Millipede (Myriapoda), Botswana, Africa

Millipede C018 / 2426
Millipede on a rock. Millipedes (class Diplopoda) are myriapods that have two pairs of legs per body segment. They are slow-moving detritivores

Carboniferous landscape, artwork C016 / 5346
Carboniferous landscape. Artwork of a typical swampy landscape during the Carboniferous period, which lasted from around 360 to 300 million years ago. At lower left is a large Arthropleura millipede

Archispirostreptus gigas, African giant black millipede
An African giant black millipede (Archispirostreptus gigas). This species which is native to sub-tropical and tropical regions of western Africa is one of the worlds largest millipedes which can grow

Smallest book and millipede, SEM
Smallest book in the world with a millipede. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a millipede (class Diplopoda) and the smallest published book in the world

Pill Millipede - curled up, common in leaf litter. UK
SPH-1433 Pill MILLIPEDE - curled up common in leaf litter - UK Glomeris marginata Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spotted Snake Millipede - on strawberry, common soil-dwelling creatures, feed mainly on decaying plant material
HEN-22 Spotted Snake Millipede - on strawberry Blaniulus guttulatus common soil-dwelling creatures, feed mainly on decaying plant material and more numerous when leafy compost has been used

Great julus millipede, Julus maximus Giant
Great julus millipede, Julus maximus. Giant millipede, native to America.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Tractor millipede. lowland rainforest floor on Kinabatangan river floodplain; Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June. Class Diplopoda

Giant Pill Millipede negotiates a fallen twig. lowland rainforest floor in Kinabatangan river floodplain; Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June. Class Diplopoda

Tractor millipede on lowland rainforest floor on Kinabatangan river floodplain. Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June. Class Diplopoda

Giant Pill Millipede (Class Diplopoda). lowland rainforest floor in Kinabatangan river floodplain; Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June

Giant millipede (unidentified), - on rain-forest floor of lowland rainforest of Kinabatangan river floodplain (Class Diplopoda). Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia; June

Arthropleura is an extinct millipede from the Late Carboniferous of Europe
Arthropleura armata is an extinct millipede from the Late Carboniferous of Europe

Arthropleura side profile. Arthropleura was a giant insect invertebrate that lived in North America and Scotland during the Carboniferous Period

A close-up of a three foot long Ichthyostega from the Late Devonian Period 365 million years ago in what is today the Canadian Arctic

Entomology, Myriapoda and Arachnida (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF273154 Entomology, Myriapoda and Arachnida (litho) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Picture No. 10861357
Millipede Assassin - Nymphs feeding on millipede. (Ectrichodia crux) Date:

Picture No. 10861397
Millipede Assassin bug - Mature nymph attacking millipede (Ectrichodia crux) Date:

Picture No. 10861358
Millipede Assassin - Nymphs feeding on millipede. (Ectrichodia crux) Date:

Picture No. 10861359
Millipede Assassin - Nymphs feeding on millipede (Ectrichodia crux) Date:

Picture No. 10900704
Millipede - on tree trunk Date:

Giant Pill Millipede (Zephronidae sp. ) adult, rolled up in defensive ball, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia
Giant Pill Millipede (Zephronidae sp.) adult, rolled up in defensive ball, Malaysian Borneo, Borneo, Malaysia, February

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The world of millipedes is a fascinating one, filled with various arachnids that captivate our attention. From the giant millipede found in the rainforests of Borneo to the Madagascar green-emerald giant pill millipedes in Andasibe-Mantadia, these creatures never fail to amaze us. In Mulu, Sarawak, Malaysia, two millipedes from the Julidae family pose for a close-up portrait. Their intricate patterns and unique features make them truly captivating. Meanwhile, the giant millipede takes its place on the rainforest floor of Kinabatangan river floodplain in Sabah, Borneo. Its presence adds an element of wonder to this lush ecosystem. But it's not just their size that makes them intriguing; it's also their defensive mechanisms. The giant pill millipede has mastered the art of self-preservation by rolling into a protective ball when danger lurks nearby. This clever adaptation ensures its survival against potential threats. Venturing further south to Tayrona National Natural Park in Magdalena Department, Caribbean, we find another member of this diverse group – a millipede from the Myriapoda family. Its vibrant colors and graceful movements bring life to this enchanting landscape. Even centuries ago, people were fascinated by these creatures as depicted in an illustration from "Recherches sur les superstitions en Chine, " published in Shanghai back in 1929. A cock can be seen engaging with a millipede - showcasing how even nature's smallest interactions have captured human imagination throughout history. Centuries before that publication came out though was another depiction - an intricately colored engraving showcasing a centipede dating back to 1833-39. It serves as a testament to our long-standing fascination with these multi-legged wonders. And let's not forget about their nocturnal counterparts.