Its amazing what you kind find just turning over a leaf in your garden. This is the Common Rough Woodlouse Porcellio scaber.
Click and click again on the images to get that little bit closer …
June 2019, rear garden, Staffordshire, England. © Pete Hillman.
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I like woodlice. Years ago, I had to write a report on them at university and the fascination has somehow stayed with me. Great shot too – crystal sharp 🙂
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I only have to move a pot or look in any corner of the garden and there are woodlice.. I have always had a fascination for them. Thank you 🙂
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Impressive image. And of course, not being an insect person I see the word lice, and now I itch !
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Thank you Ted. They are more closely related to shrimps and crabs, although woodlice are terrestrial crustaceans.
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I have zillions of woodlice in my garden. Lifting pots reveals them underneath! I assume they do not harm the plants!
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I do too. You are right Jude, they do not harm the plants, and they actually help keep your garden tidy by feeding on dead and decaying matter, and are important recyclers of nutrients. They make for a healthy garden.
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In your face woodlouse! What detail you have captured.
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Lol! Thank you Pam 🙂
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What an excellent photograph!
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Thank you Anne!
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The macro is very clear and sharp, Pete! Great find in your garden! 🙂
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Thank you Indira 🙂
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I’m not up for getting any closer. Hahahaha. They’ve always reminded me of Trilobites, who also rolled into balls when threatened (though they aren’t of the same lineage) there’s an ancient feel to woodlice, a pre-dinosaurs vibe emanating out. Trilobites were often enormous mind you and much as I love fossils I’m happier to view the imprints of them than ever see one in real life, as it stands with woodlice they just give me the heeby-jeebys. Cracking shot again Pete!
– Esme stood on the table upon the Cloud
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You always make me smile dear Esme with your wonderful wit. Thank you! I on the other hand, would love to see a real live trilobite!
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Another fine shot, with lovely details.
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Many thanks Laura 🙂
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Weirdly, my affinity with woodlice goes back years so they are always a hit with me 😁 Thumbs-up for the picture too.
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Thank you JIll 🙂
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