Brachyiulus Pusillus
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''Brachyiulus pusillus'' is a species of millipede in the family
Julidae Julidae is a family of millipedes in the order Julida, containing more than 600 species in around 20 genera. Its members are largely confined to the Western Palaearctic, with only a few species extending into the Oriental and Afrotropical realms ...
. It is widespread in Europe and has also been introduced to islands around the world, continental South America, South Africa, and
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, and is potentially widespread in North America, although previous records may have confused ''B. pusilus'' with the related ''B. lusitanus''. The species is brownish-black coloured and has 30–34 segments. They also have either light yellowish or reddish lines that are located closer to the centre of the back. It can be found on bushes and trees. The species are commonly found in walls or fences.Description and habitat
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Julida Animals described in 1815 Millipedes of Europe {{Myriapoda-stub