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Quick facts

Animal groupCrustacean
ActivityNocturnal
Active seasonYear-round
CommonYes
Can flyNo
VenomousNo
PollinatorNo
Best timeSpring–autumn beneath stones and wood.

About Woodlouse

The woodlouse is a small terrestrial crustacean living in moist environments. It is often found under stones and vegetation. Woodlice are mainly nocturnal.

They feed on decaying plant material and play an important role in decomposition processes.

Habitat

Moist soil and under stones

Diet

Decaying plant material and other organic matter.

Microhabitat

Damp places beneath stones, wood and dead vegetation.
Last verified: 08/09/2026