Species: Common Striped Woodlouse (Philoscia muscorum)
Family: Woodlice (PHILOSCIIDAE)
Category: Invertebrates (Other)
Location: NW
A. Invertebrates (Other)
More extensive information on invertebrates can be found in a separate blog post.
B. Woodlice (PHILOSCIIDAE)
Woodlice have 7 pairs of legs on their segmented bodies and are found in damp habitats. They feed on dead and decaying plant matter, so are valuable composting agents. They are easily desiccated, so will seek damp and shady places in hot, dry weather. Members of this active family of woodlice are found on every continent except Antarctica.
C. Common Striped Woodlouse (Philoscia muscorum)
Adults are grey-brown, with a dark head and a dorsal stripe. The body is raised quite high off the ground and they are fast movers.
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Common Striped Woodlouse
Adult Common Striped Woodlice are grey-brown, with a dark head and a dorsal stripe. The body is raised quite high off the ground and they are fast movers.
