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Porcellio dilatatus

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Crustacea

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Isopods

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Porcellio, Isopods, Porcellionides, Porcellionides pruinosus, Armadillidium nasatum

Porcellio dilatatus is a species of woodlouse in the genus Porcellio belonging to the family Porcellionidae. This species is widespread in Europe, and has also been introduced to North America from Western Europe. They are 15 millimetres (0.59 in) long, are brown coloured and striped. They can be found feeding on alder leaves, but mostly feeds on organic food substrates, such as lettuce (Lactuca sativa) in the wild. It also feeds on inorganic metal salts.

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Pests

The species are considered to be house pests, that can be found in greenhouses, seed boxes, and flower pots.

Subspecies

Five subspecies are recognised:

  • Porcellio dilatatus bonadonai Vandel, 1951
  • Porcellio dilatatus dilatatus Brandt, 1833
  • Porcellio dilatatus flavus Collinge, 1917
  • Porcellio dilatatus petiti Vandel, 1951
  • Porcellio dilatatus rufobrunneus Collinge, 1918
  • References

    Porcellio dilatatus Wikipedia


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