Detonella papillicornis
(Richardson, 1904)
woodlouse
Detonella papillicornis is a of terrestrial isopod () in the Detonidae. The species was first described by Richardson in 1904. It is one of relatively few documented species in the Detonella, a group of woodlice characterized by specific morphological features within the family Detonidae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Detonella papillicornis: /dɛtoʊˈnɛlə pəˌpɪlɪˈkɔrnɪs/
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Distribution
Recorded from North America and temperate Asia. Specific locality data within these regions is sparse in available sources.
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Taxonomic note
The Detonella is classified within the Detonidae, infraorder Crinocheta, which contains the majority of terrestrial isopod families. The specific epithet 'papillicornis' refers to -like (nipple-shaped) or antennal structures, a characteristic morphological feature of this .
Data availability
As of current sources, this has 53 observation records on iNaturalist, indicating it is documented but not extensively studied. Published ecological or behavioral studies appear limited.