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Southern Pill Woodlouse - Armadillidium depressum

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Southern Pill Woodlouse Southern Pill Woodlouse - Armadillidium depressum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 22 Jun 2021, 6:07 p.m. 27 May 2021, 2:02 p.m.
Southern Pill Woodlouse Southern Pill Woodlouse - Armadillidium depressum dylan Laundry Lane 30 Jan 2021, 1:27 p.m. 21 May 2020, 2:14 p.m.
Southern Pill Woodlouse Southern Pill Woodlouse - Armadillidium depressum dylan Laundry Lane 30 Jan 2021, 1:27 p.m. 21 May 2020, 2:15 p.m.
Southern Pill Woodlouse Southern Pill Woodlouse - Armadillidium depressum dylan Laundry Lane 30 Jan 2021, 1:27 p.m. 21 May 2020, 2:15 p.m.
Southern Pill Woodlouse Southern Pill Woodlouse - Armadillidium depressum dylan Laundry Lane 30 Jan 2021, 1:27 p.m. 21 May 2020, 2:15 p.m.
Southern Pill Woodlouse Southern Pill Woodlouse - Armadillidium depressum dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 22 Jun 2021, 6:07 p.m. 27 May 2021, 2:02 p.m.

Species Description

Mainly found in the South-West of the UK where it is fairly common. But small populations do exist in scattered localities across England. Habitat includes: found near buildings e.g. gardens, walls, sheds, under logs and stones. Feeds on dead plant matter can live for up to 3 years. Length= up to 2cm.