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European Sowbug - Oniscus asellus
Copyright © 2007 Cheryl Moorehead

European Sowbug - Oniscus asellus
Seattle, King County, Washington, USA
March 7, 2007
Size: approx 15mm
Pretty sure it's this species. Found under board in the garden.

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Contributed by Cheryl Moorehead on 7 March, 2007 - 9:13pm

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