Troglodillo


Troglodillo is a genus of isopods belonging to the family Armadillidae. This genus was described in 1937 by H.G. Jackson. There are currently at least 3 species in this genus.

Description

The pronotum of Troglodillo is narrow and the postero-lateral angles are well developed. The posterior margin of the abdomen has the semicircular shape typical of conglobating forms of isopods though this genus has a reduced ability to conglobate. It's eyes are not reduced as is found in some cave-dwelling isopods.

Distribution

Troglodillo have been found in China and Thailand.

Species

There are three species assigned to this genus: