OCTOBER 2026
TQ4793 16/10/2026 ©Raymond Small
Common Shiny Woodlouse
Oniscus asellus
This species is generally grey with irregular light patches. Adults typically have a shiny body marked with raised blotches and can reach up to 16 mm in length. In comparison, juveniles often exhibit a rough body texture. The antennae have three segments at the tip. This species is found in damp habitats where it feeds on dead organic matter.

