Armadilloniscus holmesi

Arcangeli, 1933

Western Driftclinger

Armadilloniscus holmesi is a small in the Detonidae. Females reach 3.9 mm in length, while males are notably smaller at 2.2 mm. The occurs in North America, temperate Asia, and Mexico. It is known by the Western Driftclinger.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Armadilloniscus holmesi: //ˌɑːr.məˌdɪl.oʊˈnɪs.kəs ˈhoʊmz.i//

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Identification

Females are substantially larger than males (3.9 mm vs. 2.2 mm length), with corresponding width differences (2.0 mm vs. 1.2 mm). This marked sexual size dimorphism may aid in distinguishing this from similar woodlice.

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Distribution

North America, temperate Asia, and Mexico.

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