Woodlouse fact of the day

[Action_Man]

A Woodlouse will shed its skin in two sections - usually the back first then the front some days later - then it will proceed to eat it :D ...

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[LordV]

Wonderful capture :)
That explains why I don't see many woodlouse shed skins then :)
Brian V.

[Omri Alon]

Wonderful capture :)
That explains why I don't see many woodlouse shed skins then :)
Beian V.

I agree, amazing :D

[bandit 1]

Hiya Gordon,
Amazing capture, I must remember next time I go sunbathing & peel, yum yum ;-)
Cheers for now
Mark

[Ferco]

wow interesting, very cool! amazing that you caught it! nice one

[Standard Browser]

This is what I like about this forum
Good photos and education

Thanks for sharing

[Alex Paul]

Outstanding find and capture:)......Alex

[canonloader]

Amazing. Even the hairs on the legs shed as one part.

[dpastern]

Excellent shot Gordon, something you don't see every day. I think a lot of insects eat their skin as their first meal...

Dave

[switchblade5984]

super detail! glad you shared

[Bald Eagle]

Ok. WOW, I hadnt seen this before. Very sharp as well.:D :D :D