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Water Hoglouse, Asellus sp - Asellus
Copyright © 2008 Daniel W Reed

Water Hoglouse, Asellus sp - Asellus
Cedars of Lebanon State Forest, Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
March 1, 2008
Size: < 1cm long
Contributed by Daniel W Reed on 2 March, 2008 - 10:57am
Last updated 2 March, 2008 - 7:57pm

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… John R. Maxwell, 2 March, 2008 - 12:15pm

 
Thanks John
I think you are on the right track.
… Daniel W Reed, 2 March, 2008 - 4:27pm

Water Hoglouse
Compare with this image. This is just a guess, I don't know anything about water hoglice.
… Lynette Schimming, 2 March, 2008 - 12:07pm

 
Thanks Lynette
I can see a few small differences but they are likely due to differences in age and/or gender. I think I can safely say it is an Asellus.
… Daniel W Reed, 2 March, 2008 - 4:31pm

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