Woodlouse wizard
Less common species
Your woodlouse is not on the seashore, can not roll into a ball, does not have a dark stripe down its back, is shiny and is longer than 5mm.You may have found a less common species of woodlouse. Look at this description and decide if it match your woodlouse:Ligidium hypnorumRuns extremely fast when disturbed.
| Maximum length: |
9mm |
| Usual habitat: | Damp leaf litter in fens and woods. |
| Known distribution: |
Locally common in south and east England. |
| Scientific name: | Ligidium hypnorum |
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If you have reached this part of the web site, you may still be unsure about the identity of your woodlouse. There are other kinds of woodlice found in the UK, but to identify them you need to refer to the Field Study Council key. If you do not wish to purchase the book, ask your local library to order it for you.
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