Nigel Cattlin / Flat backed millepede (Polydesmus angustus) damage to young Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris). Damaged tap root in comparison to normal undamaged tap root. England, UK.

Nigel Cattlin / Spotted snake millepede (Blaniulus guttulatus) inside a damaged Carrot (Daucus carota) root.

Nigel Cattlin / Spotted snake millepede (Blaniulus guttulatus) intertwined with plant roots, can become a pest on root crops, fruits and other vegetables.

Laurent Geslin / Juliform millepede {Julus sabulosus} on a piece of wood in a garden, UK

ZSSD / Orange-spotted Millipede (Anadenobolus arboreus gundlachi) detail of body segments and legs, native to Puerto Rico

ZSSD / Orange-spotted Millipede (Anadenobolus arboreus gundlachi) full body, native to Puerto Rico

Nigel Cattlin / Flat-back millepede (Brachydesmus superus), a root pest, on soil, England, UK.

Nigel Cattlin / Flat-backed millepede (Polydesmus angustus), a soil pest, close up on soil, England, UK.