Brickwork Woodlouse

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Porcellio spinicornis

Brickwork Woodlouse, a reference photo
Photo: Gilles San Martin · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Porcellio spinicornis is a species of woodlouse in the family Porcellionidae. This species is widespread in Europe, and has also been introduced to North America. It has wide spiny frontal lateral lobes.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Brickwork Woodlouse being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Malacostraca
Order
Isopoda
Family
Porcellionidae
Species
Porcellio spinicornis

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