Bug Identifier
Rough woodlouse
Community identification

Rough woodlouse

Porcellio scaber

Order & Family
Isopoda, Porcellionidae
Size
10 to 20 millimeters in length
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Damp, dark environments such as beneath rotting logs, stones, and leaf litter.

Diet & Feeding

Detritivore feeding primarily on decaying organic matter, rotting wood, and fungi.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly sensitive to desiccation, breathing through specialized pseudolungs.

Risks & Benefits

Completely harmless to humans and beneficial for soil aeration and nutrient recycling.