These Porcellio ombrionis #woodlice are endemic to the Canary Islands, and this may be the first photo of living specimens of the speices - it's our Observation of the Week! Read the story at: inaturalist.org/posts/89494-ca… #communityscience #carcinology #nature #biodiversity
3
24
150
8K
1
Download Image
"One of the species that caught my attention was this Porcellio woodlouse that showed striking ornamentation. I took several photos...and the rest was the work of the small group of researchers and isopod specialists who discussed the ID of this observation."