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Lithobius microps Meinert
One of the smallest lithobiomorph centipedes
and frequently found in gardens and urban
sites, but also with a wide range of habitat
preferences (Barber & Keay 1988). It is
frequently encountered in various locations in
Essex and the large gaps in the north-west and
south-eastern parts of the county must be a
reflection of under-recording.
Family Henicopidae
Lamycetes fulvivornis Meinert
A widespread centipede in Britain, particularly in northern and upland areas but found in a wide
variety of habitats. The only known Essex site is at Temple Mills, an old railway marshalling yard
(TQ369866) where the species was found by the author on 25 June 1999 and in traps between 27
July and 19 August 1999.
Acknowledgements
The distribution maps have been produced using DMAP, a mapping program developed by Dr Alan
Morton. The author is very grateful to Steve J. Gregory for providing the records he made in Essex in
1991,1992 and 1994 and for his help in the identification of specimens and many helpful comments in
getting the author started with myriapods. I am also grateful to Ray Ruffell for providing me with his
records and to Colin Plant for access to records in the database of the former Passmore Edwards Museum.
The British Myriapod & Isopod Group organises the national recording of millipedes, centipedes
and woodlice. p and encourage beginners. The Group can also provide up-to-date keys and advice.
The secretary is Dr Helen Read, British Myriapod Group, Burnham Beeches Office, Hawthorn
Lane, Farnham Common, Slough SL2 3TE email; H.J.Read@btinternet.com
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