Porcellionides pruinosus

. 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.

Close up photo of Porcellionides pruinosus

Taxonomy

  Kingdom: Animalia 
     Phylum: Arthropoda
        Class: Malacostraca 
           Order: Isopoda
              Family: Porcellionidae
                 Genus: Porcellionides

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.

References

https://bantam.earth/porcellionides-pruinosus-powder-blue-isopods/#:~:text=Powder%20Blue%20Isopods%20are%20a,with%20white%20and%20brown%20spots.