Common Shiny Woodlouse (Oniscus asellus)

OTHER NAMES: Common Woodlouse, 
Latin Etymology: Oniscus ("little donkey") asellus ("little donkey")

Common Shiny Woodlouse (Oniscus asellus) at Kettering, Northants, UK - April 2025

Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: ?  /  Length: 16mm  
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The most abundant species of woodlouse in Britain, as well as one of the largest in its range. A versatile species capable of living in many habitats as long as they provide the damp areas they need and an adequate food source.
 
Related Species: 
Order: Isopoda
Family: Oniscidae
Genus: Oniscus
SUBSPECIES: O. s. asellus, O. s. occidentalis
 
- Sighting Locations -

UNITED KINGDOM 
A widespread resident 

Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto