Redefinition of the millipede subgenus Megaphyllum sensu stricto Verhoeff, 1894 and neotype designation for Megaphyllum austriacum (Latzel, 1884) (Myriapoda: Diplopoda: Julida: Julidae) Author Lazányi, Eszter Author Vagalinski, Boyan text Zootaxa 2013 3741 1 55 100 journal article 10.11646/zootaxa.3741.1.2 6a6ba78e-a9c5-4d11-997a-3d06e5e31520 1175-5326 223773 BF5EA9B8-C6F4-448A-BEF9-1976AB4EC308 Megaphyllum cygniforme Lazányi & Korsós, 2012 Figs 8a–f Megaphyllum (Megaphyllum) cygniforme Lazányi & Korsós, 2012 in Lazányi et al. 2012: 29–30, 32–33, 41, Figs 37–52.
Distribution. Greece (Lazányi et al. 2012).
Diagnosis. Differs from all other consubgeners by the unique swan-neck shaped posterior process of the
solenomere ( psp ) (Figs 8b, 8d).
Opisthomere’s ( Figs 8a–b, 8d ) posterior process ( pp ) tapering, longer than solenomere. Anterior solenomere process ( asp ) and posterior apical hump ( ph ) small. Males have two bright longitudinal dorsal bands on a dark background. Body length and height: males: 33.3– 39.5mm , 2.3–2.7mm .
Remarks. Endemic species to Greece , with a distinctively bent solenomere; described from Rhodopi and Kavala counties. Female unknown.