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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Crustaceans (Crustacea) » Malacostracans (Malacostraca) » Marsupial Crustaceans (Peracarida) » Isopods (Isopoda) » Scutocoxifera » Woodlice (Oniscidea) » Holoverticata » Orthogonopoda » Crinocheta » Porcellionidae » Porcellionides » Plum Woodlouse (Porcellionides pruinosus)
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resting Isopod - Porcellionides pruinosus
Copyright © 2008 Emile

resting Isopod - Porcellionides pruinosus
Palos Verdes peninsula, Los Angeles County, California, USA
August 30, 2008
Size: ~ 10 mm
Found on the underside of a rock.

The segments seem loosely connected, showing a white stripe underneath.
Perhaps that was because it was resting.

The unusual matte gray color might be due to the sandy soil it lives in.
A quick blurry snap of it running away showed its dorsum to be more shiny.

Doesn't seem to match any of the BugGuide photos closely.
Any hints are appreciated.
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Contributed by Emile on 2 September, 2008 - 8:16pm
Last updated 22 March, 2009 - 5:04pm

Moved
Moved from Woodlice.
… john and jane balaban, 22 March, 2009 - 5:04pm login or register to post comments

Hi! This is a Porcellionides
Hi! This is a Porcellionides pruinosus. ALthough there are some images of this species under Woodlice label, the species hasn't got a separate link.
It's a common cosmopolitan species, generally preferring less humid sites, even "extreme" habitats like hot compost heaps.
… Ferenc Vilisics, 4 September, 2008 - 10:04am login or register to post comments

 
Thank you very much for the ID & info, Ferenc !
That's much appreciated!
… Emile, 4 September, 2008 - 8:57pm login or register to post comments

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