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Common Shiny Woodlouse - Oniscus asellus

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Common Shiny Woodlouse Common Shiny Woodlouse - Oniscus asellus dylan Golden Hill Allotments 3 Apr 2021, 8:32 p.m. 3 Apr 2021, 4:27 p.m.
Common Shiny Woodlouse Common Shiny Woodlouse - Oniscus asellus dylan Golden Hill Allotments 3 Apr 2021, 8:32 p.m. 3 Apr 2021, 4:27 p.m.
Common Shiny Woodlouse Common Shiny Woodlouse - Oniscus asellus dylan Golden Hill Allotments 3 Apr 2021, 8:32 p.m. 3 Apr 2021, 4:27 p.m.
Common Shiny Woodlouse Common Shiny Woodlouse - Oniscus asellus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 13 Apr 2021, 12:48 p.m. 12 Apr 2021, 1:52 p.m.
Common Shiny Woodlouse Common Shiny Woodlouse - Oniscus asellus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 13 Apr 2021, 12:48 p.m. 12 Apr 2021, 1:52 p.m.
Common Shiny Woodlouse Common Shiny Woodlouse - Oniscus asellus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 13 Apr 2021, 12:48 p.m. 12 Apr 2021, 1:58 p.m.

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Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: damp places e.g. gardens, parks, allotments, woodland, church yards, wasteland, road side verges, hedgerows. Length = 16mm. Other names include: Shiny Woodlouse. Can tolerate Acid soils. Other names include: Common Woodlouse.