This is a tiny Woodlouse and unlikely ever
to be noticed unless specifically looked for. Even then,
it may be easily mistaken for a juvenile of a much larger
species. Haplophthalmus danicus is one of three
species of Haplophthalmus found in the UK.
Because they are so small (to as little as 4mm) and are
completely soil-dwelling, there are just two
Nottinghamshire records.
The ones illustrated were found
deep inside a pile of rotting bark chippings at Sherwood
Forest CP in early April 2017 and 2020, and under logs at Cuckney
in February 2018 and Gibraltar Plantation in March 2024. Proving to be more common, than
the number of county records once suggested. |
