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Common Striped Woodlouse (Philoscia muscorum)

Philoscia muscorum

The Philoscia muscorum, commonly known as 'Common Striped Woodlouse' or 'Fast Woodlouse'. An agile, restless and shiny European isopod (up to 0.4 inches) unmistakable for its dark back with three faded stripes and a marked bright yellow-orange spot on the nape. Unlike armored Asians, this isopod has long slender legs and is capable of furiously fast runs if disturbed. It hates the asphyxiating tropical heat and thrives in temperate terrariums or fresh humid European paludariums, feeding on decomposed leaves.

Taxonomy

Class:Malacostraca

Order:Isopoda

Family:Philosciidae

Genus:Philoscia

Species:Philoscia muscorum

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Environment

Terrestrial

Humidity

60 - 80 %

Day temperature

20 - 25 °C

Night temperature

18 - 21 °C

UVB

None

Species description

Geographic Origin and Habitat: An East Coast Scotland dune-site survey describes Philoscia muscorum as locally distributed in Scotland, mainly on the coast and in river valleys, and often common in coastal grassland and dune vegetation. This is a regional field observation, not a full range account.

Taxonomy and Genetics: This recovery adds no taxonomic or genetic claim beyond the source’s use of the name Philoscia muscorum.

Behaviour and Habits: This recovery adds no behavioural claim.

Morphology and Sexual Dimorphism: This recovery adds no morphological or sexual-dimorphism claim.

Care, breeding and tankmates

Terrarium Setup: In an East Coast Scotland dune-site survey, Philoscia muscorum was described as often common in coastal grassland and dune vegetation. This field observation is not a terrarium specification.

Lighting and Heating: This recovery does not prescribe lighting or heating.

Humidity and Hydration: This recovery does not prescribe humidity or hydration.

Feeding and Supplementation: This recovery does not prescribe feeding or supplementation.

Compatibility and Coexistence: This recovery does not prescribe compatibility or coexistence.

Health and Common Diseases: This recovery does not provide health or veterinary guidance.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

This species originates from: Europa / Nord America (Specie temperata da sottobosco muschioso).

Origin

North AmericaEurope, Mediterranean, and West Asia

Terrestrial invertebrate profile

Diet: No verified data available
Life expectancy: No verified data available
Adult size: 1.1 cm
Lifestyle/Microhabitat: No verified data available
Activity cycle: No verified data available
Sociality: No verified data available
Reproduction: No verified data available
Venom level: No verified data available
Handling tolerance: No verified data available
Brumation: No verified data available
Molting: No verified data available

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Species description

Care, breeding and tankmates

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Origin

Terrestrial invertebrate profile

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