
Community identification
Rough woodlouse
Porcellio scaber
- Order & Family
- Isopoda, Porcellionidae
- Size
- 10 to 20 millimeters in length
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.