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01-04-2008, 09:32 AM
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| | | [ID] Woodlouse
I saw this Woodlouse with strange colouration, any idea`s ? ...  |
01-04-2008, 10:44 AM
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| | | Re: [ID] Woodlouse
I've read that woodlice can be infected by an iridovirus that results in the build up of crystaline structures that in advanced stages produces a bright blue or purple colouring in the infected woodlouse. The condition is eventually fatal.
My guess is that this is what has caused the blue colouring in this unfortunate individual.
Interesting find.
Bruce 
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01-04-2008, 10:45 AM
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| | | Re: [ID] Woodlouse
From the tubercles I would say Porcellio scaber. |
01-04-2008, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Action_Man  I saw this Woodlouse with strange colouration, any idea`s ? ... | I'm guessing it'd be a clear cut case of Porcellio scaber var. apriliaprimerus ??  (sometimes refered to as var. photoshoppus).
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01-04-2008, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Pudding4brains I'm guessing it'd be a clear cut case of Porcellio scaber var. apriliaprimerus ?? (sometimes refered to as var. photoshoppus). | Well it is April 1st --- sorry --- |
01-04-2008, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Action_Man --- sorry --- | Why sorry?  Quite well done - just glad I didn't fall for it
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01-04-2008, 06:16 PM
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Nice one  |
01-04-2008, 06:47 PM
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| | | Re: [ID] Woodlouse
Ok ya got me : 
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