Porcellionides virgatus
(Budde-Lund, 1885)
Oak Woodlouse
Porcellionides virgatus is a terrestrial isopod commonly known as the Oak . It is a member of the Porcellionidae and has been documented across North America including the United States and Mexico. The is frequently recorded in citizen science observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Porcellionides virgatus: //pɔːˌsɛl.i.oʊˈnaɪ.diːz ˈvɜːr.ɡə.təs//
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Distribution
North America; specifically recorded in the United States and Mexico.
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Taxonomic Note
Originally described by Budde-Lund in 1885. The specific epithet 'virgatus' refers to striped or streaked patterning, though detailed morphological descriptions are not readily available in the provided sources.
Observation Frequency
The has accumulated 574 observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is relatively well-documented by citizen scientists in its native range.