illustration of two kids looking at millipedes with a magnifying glass

Since it was introduced in the 1960s, the Portuguese millipede has become a problem in Australia, but how much of a problem? Read about how members of CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club helped to research these pesky invasive critters.

  • Cartoon of two people in a backyard collecting millipedes, with break-out cartoons illustrating millipede habitats and close-up images of male and female millipedes. Illustration: Angelo Madrid.

    Hunt for invasive Portuguese millipedes in your local area and complete your own scientific research project, just like CSIRO entomologists.

 
  • Black Portuguese millipede

    The black Portuguese millipede is an invasive pest, but very little is known about them. Listen to this Click & Listen interview with entomologist Dr Geoff Baker to find out where they've travelled, what they're up to and how you can help us find out more about them. (5:00)

  • illustration of two kids looking at millipedes with a magnifying glass

    Since it was introduced in the 1960s, the Portuguese millipede has become a problem in Australia, but how much of a problem? Read about how members of CSIRO's Double Helix Science Club helped to research these pesky invasive critters.