Black and yellow striped millipede. Ommatoiulus sabulosus also known as the striped millipede is a european millipede of the family julidae its common name comes from its two striking bright longitudinal bands on the dorsal surface. This species is a plump cylindrical brown millipede that is easily identified by the pair of ginger stripes along its back. Colour black with variable yellowish to lime green bands red legs and antennae fig 1 length approximately 45mm. It is one of the largest british. Striped millipede striped millipede ommatoiulus sabulosus. Harpaphe haydeniana commonly known as the yellow spotted millipede almond scented millipede or cyanide millipede is a species of polydesmidan flat backed millipede found in the moist forests along the pacific coast of north america from southeast alaska to california. Yellow banded millipede can secrete toxins that often repulse its predators. Sabulosus is widespread and common in central europe and on the british isles it has a broad habitat range including open areas such as meadows fields and roadside edges as well as sandy. Anadenobolus monilicornis are kept and bred in captivity sold and.