Common Rough Woodlouse | Hainault Forest

Common Striped Woodlouse

Philoscia muscorum

TQ4792 01/11/2019 ©Raymond Small

Sometimes known as the 'Fast Woodlouse' because it has the ability to run faster than many other common species when disturbed. This brownish mottled woodlouse has a dark stripe running along the back and a black head. Antennae have three flagellal segments at the tip. Its maximum length is 11mm. Normally seen from early spring to late autumn. Mating normally occurs during the night. When a female is ready to mate a male climbs on her back and licks her head while drumming against her with his front legs.

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