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Crustaceans - The Woodlouse

First seen on Tuesday 10th August 2021 at Cragside

Woodlice are land-living crustaceans and have seven pairs of legs. There are many species of Woodlouse, this one is the Common Shiny Woodlouse - grey with yellow blotches. They mostly feed on dead plant material and tend to be more active at night. They prefer damp areas, often found under decaying wood.