Rathke's Woodlouse

Trachelipus rathkii, also known as Rathke's woodlouse, is a species of woodlouse in the genus Trachelipus (family Trachelipodidae). It can be found across Europe, except in the Mediterranean Basin. It has also been introduced to North America, where it can be found across most of the northern half of the United States and southern Canada. They have been recorded as far west as Alberta.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rathke's 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.

Easily confused with

• Trachelipus razzautii
• Trachelipus lutshnikii
• Koreoniscus racovitzai
• Porcellium collicola
• Porcellio anagae

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Malacostraca

Order

Isopoda

Family

Trachelipodidae

Genus

Trachelipus

Species

Trachelipus rathkii

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