Littorophiloscia vittata
(Say, 1818)
Eastern Saltmarsh Woodlouse
Littorophiloscia vittata is a in the Halophilosciidae, to the east coast of North America. It inhabits saltmarsh environments, typically found under boards and debris. The species was first described by Thomas Say in 1818. As a member of the suborder Oniscidea, it belongs to the diverse group of terrestrial isopods commonly known as woodlice or pill .
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Habitat
Saltmarshes along the east coast of North America. Specifically found under boards and other debris in these coastal wetland environments.
Distribution
East coast of North America; to this region according to available sources.
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Taxonomic Note
Some sources list this under Philosciidae, while others place it in Halophilosciidae. The Catalogue of Life and GBIF currently recognize Halophilosciidae as the valid family placement.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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