Macrosternodesmus palicola (Brölemann, 1908)
Only recorded as being new to Nottinghamshire in 2016, when found in St Chad's Churchyard at Pleasley Vale by Derek Whiteley. This is a very small millipede (around 4mm), often found in synanthropic habitats such as gardens and churchyards etc. It is easily missed due to its size and usually found under large stones in the Winter and Spring. Nottinghamshire's second record of Macrosterodesmus palicola, was found at Attenborough NR by Tim Sexton in March 2018, quickly followed by a third record from nearby Toton (Barry Lygo). Our thanks again, go to Tim for providing us with his photographs below.
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Nottinghamshire (VC56) distribution of Macrosternodesmus palicola
 
 
 
 
The records for the Nottinghamshire distribution map are currently provided by the following contributors - Derek Whiteley. Tim Sexton. Barry Lygo.

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Updated January 2020

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