Nottinghamshire Millipedes: A Modern Atlas.pdf

Key Findings

This updated atlas provides a detailed overview of millipede species found in Nottinghamshire, England, based on records from the British Myriapod and Isopod Group (BMIG) and contributions from local recorders.

Notable Findings:

New Species: Several new millipede species have been recorded in Nottinghamshire in recent years, including Chordeuma proximum, Choneiulus palmatus, Boreoiulus tenuis, Macrosternodesmus pallicola, Melogona scutellaris, and most recently Leptoiulus belgicus.
Unidentified Brachychaeteuma: Three unidentified specimens of the rare UK Brachychaeteuma millipedes were found in 2016, highlighting the need for further research and expert identification.
Widespread Distribution: Some species, like Glomeris marginata, are widely distributed across the county, while others, such as Nanogona polydesmoides, have more patchy distributions.

Species List (as of February 2018):

The atlas includes accounts and distribution maps for 17 millipede species, including:

Polyxenidae: Polyxenus lagurus (Bristly Millipede)
Glomeridae: Glomeris marginata (Woodland Millipede)
Crasedosomatidae: Nanogona polydesmoides
Chordeumatidae: Brachydesmus superus, Polydesmus angustus, Polydesmus coriaceus, Polydesmus inconstans, Chordeuma proximum
Macrosternodesmidae: Macrosternodesmus pallicola, Ophiodesmus albonanus
Blaniulidae: Choneiulus palmatus, Proteroiulus fuscus, Boreoiulus tenuis
Nemasomatidae: Nemasoma varicorne
Julidae: Julus scandinavius, Ophyiulus pilosus, Leptoiulus belgicus, others.

Key Sources and Methods:

The atlas relies on records from:

BMIG database: Containing Tony Barber's and R.E. Jones' extensive collections and observations.
Local recorders: Especially Trevor and Dilys Pendleton, who have contributed significantly to the study of millipedes in Mansfield and Sherwood Forest areas.
NBN Gateway: An online platform for recording wildlife sightings across the UK.