Additionally, the tergites, which are the hardened dorsal plates covering the segments of the millipede's body, bear several spots that vary in coloration from beige to red in colour.
Notably, the posterior edges of the segments are outlined by a narrow, lightly coloured line, creating a distinct visual pattern.
Within the northern distribution range of G. intermedia, the medial row of spots are usually absent.
[2] Glomeris intermedia is native to Western Europe, where it can be found within the countries of: Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
[3] The species occurs in elevated forest habitats distributed on hills and mountains.