Common name : Slater
Scientific name : Porcellio scaber
Family : Porcellionidae
Native to : Europe
Interesting fact : Grey in colour, the rough woodlouse is commonly known as ‘slater’.
17 mm in length, the slater is usually found in dark, damp places under debris, stones and barks of trees. Its diet is comprised of decaying plant matter, root vegetables, seedlings, and fruits. The slater plays an important role in breaking down and recycling dead wood, autumn leaves and other dead plant matter.
