Woodlice are terrestrial isopods in the suborder Oniscidea. Their name is derived from being often found in old wood, [ 2 ] and from louse , a parasitic insect, [ 3 ] although woodlice are neither …

Dec 10, 2024 · Woodlice (singular woodlouse), though often mistaken for insects, are small crustaceans belonging to the suborder Oniscidea (under the order Isopoda). They rank as the …

They’ve had time to gather a reputation, and are known as woodlouse, or ‘woodlice’ as plural. They get their name from being found in old wood. Grey, black, brown, sometimes yellow and …

May 27, 2024 · Woodlice are a group of small, crustacean-like insects that belong to the order Isopoda. They have been around for over 300 million years, making them one of the oldest …

Jun 12, 2022 · Like insects, woodlice have segmented legs, allowing them to bend and lift to help them walk along the ground. How do woodlice use their legs? Woodlice largely use their legs …

Common woodlice are important for their ability to feed off dead plants and creatures, recycling vital nutrients. There are 30 species of woodlouse in the UK in an array of colours from brown …

Oct 2, 2022 · A woodlouse (woodlice) is an isopod crustacean in the suborder Oniscidea of the order Isopoda. You may encounter woodlice in your house too. Learn more!

Is a Woodlouse an insect? A woodlouse is not an insect. It is a crustacean, part of the order Isopoda. Unlike insects, woodlice have more than three pairs of legs and lack wings, …

Turn over any log, rock, piece of wood or other debris and you are likely to find common rough woodlice. The species is found across the UK in almost any habitat except some cold highland …

The common rough woodlouse is a widespread species found across the UK. Find out what they eat, where they live, how they breed and where to spot them.