: For a more visual, beginner-friendly approach, the NHBS Guide to UK Centipedes and Millipedes offers photographs and quick ID notes for common species. Key Identification Features
Identifying British species often requires microscopic examination of preserved specimens. Key traits to observe include:
: The BMIG identification page provides the most current resources, including notes on name changes and a draft updated key covering roughly a dozen new species discovered since Blower’s original publication.
