Littorophiloscia vittata is a species of woodlouse in the family Halophilosciidae. It is native to the east coast of North America, generally under boards and other debris in saltmarshes.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Eastern Saltmarsh 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Isopoda
- Family
- Halophilosciidae
- Genus
- Littorophiloscia
- Species
- Littorophiloscia vittata
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