How to Identify Glomeridae

Key Identification Features

• Glomeris klugii shows a broad range of colour variation, with many distinct colour morphs and existing subspecies, each of which has unique colour patterns.
• The posterior edges of the body segments are outlined by a narrow, lightly colored line that creates a distinct visual pattern.
• First-stage juveniles hatch with 8 tergites, 3 functional leg pairs, and 5 pairs of distinct leg buds.
• The second tergite of Glomeris hexasticha usually has a main furrow, with 0 to 1 additional pre-furrow and 2 to 4 subsidiary furrows.

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