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Common Woodlouse ©northeastwildlife.co.uk
Common woodlouse
Scientific name: Oniscus asellus
If you were to pick up a rock in the garden, you’d hopefully find a few common woodlouse. These hardy minibeasts have in-built armour and like to hide in warm, moist places like compost heaps.
Species information
Statistics
Length: 1.4cmConservation status
Common.