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Lirceus sp - Lirceus
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Lirceus sp - Lirceus
Splinter Ridge FWA, Switzerland County, Indiana, USA
February 9, 2013
I am guessing on the genus so correct me if I am wrong. These isopods are common on and under rocks in streams in the area.
Contributed by Andrew Hoffman on 9 February, 2013 - 8:52pm
Last updated 22 March, 2014 - 2:48pm

Moved
Moved from Asellidae.
… Brady Richards, 22 March, 2014 - 2:48pm

Moved
Moved from Asellus.
… Andrew Hoffman, 15 March, 2013 - 12:25pm

Ooops
Based on Williams' 1972 key to freshwater isopods, this appears to be Lirceus (though he does not provide a key for the species of that genus, only Asellus). The dorsal view of the head seems o be diagnostic for genus level identification.
… Andrew Hoffman, 15 March, 2013 - 12:24pm

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