Porcellionides pruinosus
Summary 3
Porcellionides pruinosus is a cosmopolitan woodlouse that is native to Europe, and is suspected to consist of very closely related species. Ten subspecies are recognised. The species carries Wolbachia endosymbionts, which is an alpha-proteobacterium that is known to modify the reproduction of their crustacean hosts by inducing cytoplasmic incompatibility or feminisation.
Identification 4
Can be distinguished from P. floria by the extent of white banding on the antennae
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More Info
- iNat taxon page
- Animal Diversity Web
- Atlas of Living Australia
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
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- BugGuide
- CalPhotos
- Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
- Maryland Biodiversity Project
- NatureServe Explorer 2.0
- NBN Atlas
- SeaLifeBase
- World Register of Marine Species
- 日本のレッドデータ検索システム
iNat Map
| Pleon continuous with or abruptly narrower than pereon | abruptly narrower |
|---|---|
| Uropod extending beyond posterior margin | yes |
| Present in soca? | no |
| Present in noca? | no |
