Community identification
Woodlouse (sowbug)
Oniscidea; exact species cannot be determined from the image
- Order & Family
- Isopoda; likely Porcellionidae or a related woodlouse family
- Size
- Usually about 5–15 mm long as an adult.
Natural Habitat
Damp, sheltered places such as beneath stones, logs, leaf litter, and debris.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds mainly on decaying plant material and fungi.
Behavior Patterns
A terrestrial crustacean, not an insect; it hides in moist areas and is most active at night. The pale fragments nearby may be shed exoskeletons, but the image is too unclear to confirm.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to people and generally beneficial as a decomposer; large numbers may occasionally nibble seedlings or soft plant tissue.