Philoscia affinis


Philoscia affinis is a species of isopod in the family Philosciidae.

Description

Philoscia affinis is visually extremely similar to Philoscia muscorum. The coloration of the head and the body are indicators for identification, but reliable identification requires microscopic examination of 7th pereiopod of a male specimen.

Range

Philoscia affinis is native to Europe, including Spain, France, Slovenia, Italy, Hungary, Germany, and Croatia, and Northern Africa including Algeria, and Tunisia.

Habitat

Philoscia affinis prefers sites outside of Metropolitan [statistical area|metropolitan] areas, such as forests and coastal grassland.
Philoscia affinis will usually be found under rocks and rotting wood and leaves.

Taxonomy

Philoscia affinis contains the following subspecies: