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Plum Woodlouse (Porcellionides pruinosus)
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Copyright © 2007
Sam Houston
Woodlice -
Porcellionides pruinosus
Sand Springs, Osage County, Oklahoma, USA
March 27, 2007
Size: 3/16"-1/4"
I believe this is a common Wood Louse. Please verify and can someone help with specific species
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Contributed by
Sam Houston
on 29 March, 2007 - 10:53am
Last updated 22 March, 2009 - 5:02pm
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john and jane balaban
, 22 March, 2009 - 5:02pm
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Hi! I still believe that t
Hi!
I still believe that these specimens belong to Porcellionides pruinosus, a new species on bugguide.net. If anyone reads my message, please create a new branch to the species! Thanks! :)
Note the Philoscia muscorum-like shape of body, violet color, two flagellum on each antenna... it is a good runner and prefers less humid areas.
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