The millipede displays a varied colouration from a light brown to darker shades.

A distinctive feature of the species is the consistently prominent lateral lobe in the 17th coxite of the male.

[2] Glomeris punica is native to North Africa, where it can be found within the countries of Tunisia and Algeria.

[2] Both countries share a border, which means they have a direct land boundary that connects them.

[3] Both Tunisia and Algeria possess a Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by dry hot summers and wet mild winters.