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Brown Sowbug - Philoscia muscorum
Copyright © 2006 Cheryl Moorehead

Brown Sowbug - Philoscia muscorum
Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
September 13, 2006
Size: 1 cm?
Front view. The color of the head is what catches my attention with these sowbugs. Not to mention their speed.

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Contributed by Cheryl Moorehead on 16 September, 2006 - 6:42pm
Last updated 20 September, 2006 - 12:57pm

Looks like a Common Rough Woodlouse
Philoscia muscorum.
… Stephen Luk, 17 September, 2006 - 12:59am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
I really appreciate it.
… Cheryl Moorehead, 17 September, 2006 - 8:13pm login or register to post comments

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