Porcellio_dilatatus
Porcellio dilatatus
Species of woodlouse
Porcellio dilatatus (Commonly known as the Giant canyon isopod) is a species of woodlouse in the genus Porcellio belonging to the family Porcellionidae. This species is widespread in Europe,[1] and has also been introduced to North America from Western Europe.[2] They are 15 millimetres (0.59 in) long, are brown coloured and striped.[3] They can be found feeding on alder leaves,[4] but mostly feeds on organic food substrates, such as lettuce (Lactuca sativa) in the wild. It also feeds on inorganic metal salts.[5]