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WoodLouse This specimen was sat next to what looked like a the first part of his molt. When woodlice molt, they first discard the rear part of their exoskeleton, then two to three days later, discard the front part. Geotagged,Porcellio scaber,Rough woodlouse,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

WoodLouse

This specimen was sat next to what looked like a the first part of his molt. When woodlice molt, they first discard the rear part of their exoskeleton, then two to three days later, discard the front part.

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  1. Awesome! I've never seen them this up close. Posted 11 years ago

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"Porcellio scaber" is a species of European woodlouse.

Similar species: Brood Pouch Crustaceans
Species identified by Darryl Lane
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By Darryl Lane

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Uploaded Jul 19, 2014. Captured Jul 19, 2014 15:22 in Unnamed Road, Lympne, Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD, UK.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 65mm