How to Identify Armadillidiidae

Armadillidiidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Isopoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 16 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Armadillidiidae Species

How to identify Eluma caelata (Miers, 1878)

Eluma caelata (Miers, 1878)

Eluma caelata (Miers, 1878)

Eluma caelata is a distinct isopod species recognizable by its single prominent …

How to identify Armadillidium gestroi Tua, 1900

Armadillidium gestroi Tua, 1900

Armadillidium gestroi Tua, 1900

Armadillidium gestroi is a large endemic Italian woodlouse with aposematic color…

How to identify Armadillidium pictum Brandt, 1833

Armadillidium pictum Brandt, 1833

Armadillidium pictum Brandt, 1833

Armadillidium pictum is a rare European forest-dwelling woodlouse species that c…

How to identify Armadillidium pulchellum (Zenker, 1798)

Armadillidium pulchellum (Zenker, 1798)

Armadillidium pulchellum (Zenker, 1798)

Armadillidium pulchellum is a small woodlouse with distinct markings and imperfe…

How to identify Armadillidium album Dollfus, 1887

Armadillidium album Dollfus, 1887

Armadillidium album Dollfus, 1887

Armadillidium album Dollfus, 1887 is a small European coastal woodlouse species …

How to identify Armadillidium vulgare (Latreille, 1804)

Armadillidium vulgare (Latreille, 1804)

Armadillidium vulgare (Latreille, 1804)

Armadillidium vulgare, the common pill-bug, is a widespread introduced woodlouse…

How to identify Armadillidium nasatum Budde-Lund, 1885

Armadillidium nasatum Budde-Lund, 1885

Armadillidium nasatum Budde-Lund, 1885

Armadillidium nasatum is a woodlouse species that cannot roll into a complete ba…

How to identify Armadillidium maculatum (Risso, 1816)

Armadillidium maculatum (Risso, 1816)

Armadillidium maculatum (Risso, 1816)

Armadillidium maculatum is a striped native French isopod, commonly kept as a pe…

How to identify Armadillidium klugii Brandt, 1833

Armadillidium klugii Brandt, 1833

Armadillidium klugii Brandt, 1833

Armadillidium klugii is a large isopod with spotted coloration found along the A…

How to identify Armadillidium depressum Brandt, 1833

Armadillidium depressum Brandt, 1833

Armadillidium depressum Brandt, 1833

Armadillidium depressum is a synanthropic woodloche found primarily in southwest…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Armadillidiidae?

Armadillidiidae animals belong to the Isopoda order in the Animalia kingdom. pulchellum by its darker body colour, its less distinct mottling that is arranged in lengthwise lines along the body, and its slightly larger maximum size. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Armadillidiidae?

Armadillidiidae is classified in the order Isopoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The head has a strongly backward-curved frontal line, which becomes less distinct toward the sides.

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