Skip to main content

swift woodlouse

Porcellio laevis

Photo by mhea9426
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

33.1704, 129.712

Field Notes

Description:

flattened body with seven pairs of jointed legs and can roll up for defense mechanisms.

Habitat:

They gained their name due to being found in old wood. Usually they can be found in trees, compost heap, dung heap, straw, and debris.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment
Photographed
PublishedMay 26, 2021

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Image
Butterflies icon

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon