Woodlouse ID Please

[jdoherty]

I took this photo of a woodlouse on June 18th 2007 in a wooded area close to the River Lagan embankment, Belfast, N.Ireland. It looks different from most others I have seen in the past. ID anyone?

Thanks, John.

[jay2]

Someone else much more knowledgeable will help you I'm sure. But I just wanted to tell you that a few years ago the Natural History Museum London, published a key to woodlice. It was simple to use but it covered all or most of the Uk woodlice. You may be able to get hold of it.

[aeshna5]

Striped Woodlouse, Philoscia muscorum. A common species + one that runs quickly when distubed.

[jdoherty]

Originally Posted by aeshna5

Striped Woodlouse, Philoscia muscorum. A common species + one that runs quickly when distubed.

Thanks for the ID Aeshna5.

John

[jdoherty]

Originally Posted by jay2

Someone else much more knowledgeable will help you I'm sure. But I just wanted to tell you that a few years ago the Natural History Museum London, published a key to woodlice. It was simple to use but it covered all or most of the Uk woodlice. You may be able to get hold of it.

Thanks for this information.

John

[jezlee]

Originally Posted by jay2

Someone else much more knowledgeable will help you I'm sure. But I just wanted to tell you that a few years ago the Natural History Museum London, published a key to woodlice. It was simple to use but it covered all or most of the Uk woodlice. You may be able to get hold of it.

It's available online still - and very easy to use. Here's the link!

[jdoherty]

Originally Posted by jezlee

It's available online still - and very easy to use. Here's the link!

Hi Jez,

Many thanks for this link.

John