Hainault Forest
OCTOBER 2026
SEPTEMBER TO 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.

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