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Porcellio dilatatus

Porcellio dilatatus (Commonly known as the Giant canyon isopod) is a species of woodlouse in the genus Porcellio belonging to the family Porcellionidae. This species is widespread in Europe, and has also been introduced to North America from Western Europe. They are long, are brown coloured and striped. As typical for woodlice, they are saprophages, feeding on decaying organic matter, usually from plants.

Pests

The species are considered to be house pests, that can be found in greenhouses, seed boxes, and flower pots.

Subspecies

Five subspecies are recognised:

  • Porcellio dilatatus bonadonai <small>Vandel, 1951</small>
  • Porcellio dilatatus dilatatus <small>Brandt, 1833</small>
  • Porcellio dilatatus flavus <small>Collinge, 1917</small>
  • Porcellio dilatatus petiti <small>Vandel, 1951</small>
  • Porcellio dilatatus rufobrunneus <small>Collinge, 1918</small>

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