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	''[[Porcellionides pruinosus]]'', also commonly referred to as the Powder Blue Isopod, or Powder White Isopod is a species of [[isopods]]. It is referred to as this due to its blueish-gray powdered coloration on the carapace. [[#2.\|[2]]]		''[[Porcellionides pruinosus]]'', also commonly referred to as the Powder Blue Isopod, or Powder White Isopod is a species of [[isopods]]. It is referred to as this due to its blueish-gray powdered coloration on the carapace. [[#2.\|[2]]]

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	Porcellionides pruinosus is a species of terrestrial isopod in the family Porcellionidae. The species is easily distinguished due to its powdery appearance. P. pruinosus typically measures around 5-12 mm in length, and appear grey-blueish in color with a powdery appearance. This powdery appearance plays a role in water management and also aids in predator avoidance. The "powder" on P. pruinosus allows for the species to increase their [[hydrophobicity]], making them more resistant to water loss. This gives P. pruinosus an advantage in moist environments, in which it is commonly found. [[#3.\|[3]]] A study from "ScienceDirect" shows that these minute spheres on P. pruinosus surface are largely organic. These spheres contain glycoproteins and polysaccharides, which are deposited early in the premolt stage of the molt cycle. [[#4.\|[4]]]		Porcellionides pruinosus is a species of terrestrial isopod in the family Porcellionidae. The species is easily distinguished due to its powdery appearance. P. pruinosus typically measures around 5-12 mm in length, and appear grey-blueish in color with a powdery appearance. This powdery appearance plays a role in water management and also aids in predator avoidance. The "powder" on P. pruinosus allows for the species to increase their [[hydrophobicity]], making them more resistant to water loss. This gives P. pruinosus an advantage in moist environments, in which it is commonly found. [[#3.\|[3]]] A study from "ScienceDirect" shows that these minute spheres on P. pruinosus surface are largely organic. These spheres contain glycoproteins and polysaccharides, which are deposited early in the premolt stage of the molt cycle. [[#4.\|[4]]]
	[[File:blueispod.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Microscopic photo showing the hydrophobicity of P. pruinosus]]		[[File:blueispod.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Microscopic photo showing the hydrophobicity of P. pruinosus [[#4.\|[4]]]]

	==Feeding==		==Feeding==

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	3. Isopods : Powder blue (porcellionides pruinosus) (10 ct). Wabash River Reptiles and Aquatics. (2025, April 28). https://wabashriverreptiles.com/product/isopods-powder-blue-porcellionides-pruinosus-10-ct/?v=0b3b97fa6688		3. Isopods : Powder blue (porcellionides pruinosus) (10 ct). Wabash River Reptiles and Aquatics. (2025, April 28). https://wabashriverreptiles.com/product/isopods-powder-blue-porcellionides-pruinosus-10-ct/?v=0b3b97fa6688

	4. Miloš Vittori, (2020, July 5). The origin of microscopic spheres on the exoskeleton of the woodlouse porcellionides pruinosus ~~(crustacea: Isopoda)~~ and their effect on its hydrophobicity. [[Arthropod]] Structure & Development. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1467803920300918#:~:text=The%20dorsal%20surface%20of%20the,hydrophobicity%20of%20the%20cuticular%20surface.		4. Miloš Vittori, (2020, July 5). The origin of microscopic spheres on the exoskeleton of the woodlouse porcellionides pruinosus and their effect on its hydrophobicity. [[Arthropod]] Structure & Development. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1467803920300918#:~:text=The%20dorsal%20surface%20of%20the,hydrophobicity%20of%20the%20cuticular%20surface.

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	3. Isopods : Powder blue (porcellionides pruinosus) (10 ct). Wabash River Reptiles and Aquatics. (2025, April 28). https://wabashriverreptiles.com/product/isopods-powder-blue-porcellionides-pruinosus-10-ct/?v=0b3b97fa6688		3. Isopods : Powder blue (porcellionides pruinosus) (10 ct). Wabash River Reptiles and Aquatics. (2025, April 28). https://wabashriverreptiles.com/product/isopods-powder-blue-porcellionides-pruinosus-10-ct/?v=0b3b97fa6688

	4. ~~Author links open overlay panelMiloš~~ Vittori, Highlights•The dorsal surface of Porcellionides pruinosus is covered with stalked spheres.•The spheres are of epicuticular origin and are formed during the premolt stage.•The spheres are deposited around branching extensions of epidermal cells.•The presen, & AbstractThe dorsal surface of the woodlouse Porcellionides pruinosus is covered with minute spheres. (2020, July 5). The origin of microscopic spheres on the exoskeleton of the woodlouse porcellionides pruinosus (crustacea: Isopoda) and their effect on its hydrophobicity. [[Arthropod]] Structure & Development. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1467803920300918#:~:text=The%20dorsal%20surface%20of%20the,hydrophobicity%20of%20the%20cuticular%20surface.		4. Miloš Vittori, (2020, July 5). The origin of microscopic spheres on the exoskeleton of the woodlouse porcellionides pruinosus (crustacea: Isopoda) and their effect on its hydrophobicity. [[Arthropod]] Structure & Development. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1467803920300918#:~:text=The%20dorsal%20surface%20of%20the,hydrophobicity%20of%20the%20cuticular%20surface.

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	==Habitat==		==Habitat==

	P. pruinosus tends to thrive in moist environments such as under logs, stones, and leaf litter. They also tend to be found in agricultural areas, gardens, and greenhouses. This species of isopod can be found in different parts of the world, but mostly in temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions. They are a very adaptable species that can thrive in a multitude of environments. P. pruinosus is a nocturnal species that is more active during the night as it prefers damp conditions to avoid desiccation. In rare occurrences when they are disturbed they will flee to find cover, unlike other isopods that may roll into a ball.		P. pruinosus tends to thrive in moist environments such as under logs, stones, and leaf litter. They also tend to be found in agricultural areas, gardens, and greenhouses. This species of isopod can be found in different parts of the world, but mostly in temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions. They are a very adaptable species that can thrive in a multitude of environments. P. pruinosus is a nocturnal species that is more active during the night as it prefers damp conditions to avoid desiccation. In rare occurrences when they are disturbed they will flee to find cover, unlike other isopods that may roll into a ball. [[#3.\|[3]]]

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	Porcellionides pruinosus is a species of terrestrial isopod in the family Porcellionidae. The species is easily distinguished due to its powdery appearance. P. pruinosus typically measures around 5-12 mm in length, and appear grey-blueish in color with a powdery appearance. This powdery appearance plays a role in water management and also aids in predator avoidance. The "powder" on P. pruinosus allows for the species to increase their [[hydrophobicity]], making them more resistant to water loss. This gives P. pruinosus an advantage in moist environments, in which it is commonly found. [[#3.\|[3]]] A study from "ScienceDirect" shows that these minute spheres on P. pruinosus surface are largely organic. These spheres contain glycoproteins and polysaccharides, which are deposited early in the premolt stage of the molt cycle. [[#4.\|[4]]]		Porcellionides pruinosus is a species of terrestrial isopod in the family Porcellionidae. The species is easily distinguished due to its powdery appearance. P. pruinosus typically measures around 5-12 mm in length, and appear grey-blueish in color with a powdery appearance. This powdery appearance plays a role in water management and also aids in predator avoidance. The "powder" on P. pruinosus allows for the species to increase their [[hydrophobicity]], making them more resistant to water loss. This gives P. pruinosus an advantage in moist environments, in which it is commonly found. [[#3.\|[3]]] A study from "ScienceDirect" shows that these minute spheres on P. pruinosus surface are largely organic. These spheres contain glycoproteins and polysaccharides, which are deposited early in the premolt stage of the molt cycle. [[#4.\|[4]]]
	[[File:blueispod.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Microscopic photo showing the hydrophobicity of P. pruinosus ~~[[#4.\|[4]]~~]]		[[File:blueispod.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Microscopic photo showing the hydrophobicity of P. pruinosus]]

	==Feeding==		==Feeding==

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

	Porcellionides pruinosus is a species of terrestrial isopod in the family Porcellionidae. The species is easily distinguished due to its powdery appearance. P. pruinosus typically measures around 5-12 mm in length, and appear grey-blueish in color with a powdery appearance. This powdery appearance plays a role in water management and also aids in predator avoidance. The "powder" on P. pruinosus allows for the species to increase their [[hydrophobicity]], making them more resistant to water loss. This gives P. pruinosus an advantage in moist environments, in which it is commonly found. [[#3.\|[3]]] A study from "ScienceDirect" shows that these minute spheres on P. pruinosus surface are largely organic. These spheres contain glycoproteins and polysaccharides, which are deposited early in the premolt stage of the molt cycle. [#4.\|[4]]		Porcellionides pruinosus is a species of terrestrial isopod in the family Porcellionidae. The species is easily distinguished due to its powdery appearance. P. pruinosus typically measures around 5-12 mm in length, and appear grey-blueish in color with a powdery appearance. This powdery appearance plays a role in water management and also aids in predator avoidance. The "powder" on P. pruinosus allows for the species to increase their [[hydrophobicity]], making them more resistant to water loss. This gives P. pruinosus an advantage in moist environments, in which it is commonly found. [[#3.\|[3]]] A study from "ScienceDirect" shows that these minute spheres on P. pruinosus surface are largely organic. These spheres contain glycoproteins and polysaccharides, which are deposited early in the premolt stage of the molt cycle. [[#4.\|[4]]]
	[[File:blueispod.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Microscopic photo showing the hydrophobicity of P. pruinosus [[#4.\|[4]]]]		[[File:blueispod.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Microscopic photo showing the hydrophobicity of P. pruinosus [[#4.\|[4]]]]

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	Porcellionides pruinosus is a species of terrestrial isopod in the family Porcellionidae. The species is easily distinguished due to its powdery appearance. P. pruinosus typically measures around 5-12 mm in length, and appear grey-blueish in color with a powdery appearance. This powdery appearance plays a role in water management and also aids in predator avoidance. The "powder" on P. pruinosus allows for the species to increase their [[hydrophobicity]], making them more resistant to water loss. This gives P. pruinosus an advantage in moist environments, in which it is commonly found. [[#3.\|[3]]] A study from "ScienceDirect" shows that these minute spheres on P. pruinosus surface are largely organic. These spheres contain glycoproteins and polysaccharides, which are deposited early in the premolt stage of the molt cycle. [[#4.\|[4]]		Porcellionides pruinosus is a species of terrestrial isopod in the family Porcellionidae. The species is easily distinguished due to its powdery appearance. P. pruinosus typically measures around 5-12 mm in length, and appear grey-blueish in color with a powdery appearance. This powdery appearance plays a role in water management and also aids in predator avoidance. The "powder" on P. pruinosus allows for the species to increase their [[hydrophobicity]], making them more resistant to water loss. This gives P. pruinosus an advantage in moist environments, in which it is commonly found. [[#3.\|[3]]] A study from "ScienceDirect" shows that these minute spheres on P. pruinosus surface are largely organic. These spheres contain glycoproteins and polysaccharides, which are deposited early in the premolt stage of the molt cycle. [#4.\|[4]]
	[[File:blueispod.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Microscopic photo showing the hydrophobicity of P. pruinosus [[#4.\|[4]]]]		[[File:blueispod.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Microscopic photo showing the hydrophobicity of P. pruinosus [[#4.\|[4]]]]

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	Porcellionides pruinosus is a species of terrestrial isopod in the family Porcellionidae. The species is easily distinguished due to its powdery appearance. P. pruinosus typically measures around 5-12 mm in length, and appear grey-blueish in color with a powdery appearance. This powdery appearance plays a role in water management and also aids in predator avoidance. The "powder" on P. pruinosus allows for the species to increase their [[hydrophobicity]], making them more resistant to water loss. This gives P. pruinosus an advantage in moist environments, in which it is commonly found. [[#3.\|[3]]] A study from "ScienceDirect" shows that these minute spheres on P. pruinosus surface are largely organic. These spheres contain glycoproteins and polysaccharides, which are deposited early in the premolt stage of the molt cycle. [[#4.\|[4]]]		Porcellionides pruinosus is a species of terrestrial isopod in the family Porcellionidae. The species is easily distinguished due to its powdery appearance. P. pruinosus typically measures around 5-12 mm in length, and appear grey-blueish in color with a powdery appearance. This powdery appearance plays a role in water management and also aids in predator avoidance. The "powder" on P. pruinosus allows for the species to increase their [[hydrophobicity]], making them more resistant to water loss. This gives P. pruinosus an advantage in moist environments, in which it is commonly found. [[#3.\|[3]]] A study from "ScienceDirect" shows that these minute spheres on P. pruinosus surface are largely organic. These spheres contain glycoproteins and polysaccharides, which are deposited early in the premolt stage of the molt cycle. [[#4.\|[4]]
	[[File:blueispod.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Microscopic photo showing the hydrophobicity of P. pruinosus [[#4.\|[4]]]]		[[File:blueispod.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Microscopic photo showing the hydrophobicity of P. pruinosus [[#4.\|[4]]]]

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	Porcellionides pruinosus is a species of terrestrial isopod in the family Porcellionidae. The species is easily distinguished due to its powdery appearance. P. pruinosus typically measures around 5-12 mm in length, and appear grey-blueish in color with a powdery appearance. This powdery appearance plays a role in water management and also aids in predator avoidance. The "powder" on P. pruinosus allows for the species to increase their [[hydrophobicity]], making them more resistant to water loss. This gives P. pruinosus an advantage in moist environments, in which it is commonly found. [[#3.\|[3]]] A study from "ScienceDirect" shows that these minute spheres on P. pruinosus surface are largely organic. These spheres contain glycoproteins and polysaccharides, which are deposited early in the premolt stage of the molt cycle. [[#4.\|[4]]]		Porcellionides pruinosus is a species of terrestrial isopod in the family Porcellionidae. The species is easily distinguished due to its powdery appearance. P. pruinosus typically measures around 5-12 mm in length, and appear grey-blueish in color with a powdery appearance. This powdery appearance plays a role in water management and also aids in predator avoidance. The "powder" on P. pruinosus allows for the species to increase their [[hydrophobicity]], making them more resistant to water loss. This gives P. pruinosus an advantage in moist environments, in which it is commonly found. [[#3.\|[3]]] A study from "ScienceDirect" shows that these minute spheres on P. pruinosus surface are largely organic. These spheres contain glycoproteins and polysaccharides, which are deposited early in the premolt stage of the molt cycle. [[#4.\|[4]]]
	[[File:blueispod.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Microscopic photo showing the hydrophobicity of P. pruinosus [[#4.\|[4]]]]]		[[File:blueispod.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|left\|Microscopic photo showing the hydrophobicity of P. pruinosus [[#4.\|[4]]]]

	==Feeding==		==Feeding==