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This particular species is *Porcellionides pruinosus*, a woodlouse that is
normally associated with manure heaps or compost heaps, but is occasionally
found under stones, etc.
A check on the grounds around the building may indicate its origin.


Dr A.G.Irwin
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On 29 December 2017 at 17:51, Pollack, Richard J <
richard_poll...@harvard.edu> wrote:

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> As others have concluded, this is an isopod. Most likely, it wandered in
> beneath a door, through a non-sealed utility penetration, or was a stowaway
> on a box or within potted plants brought into the facility. With few
> exceptions, isopods are inconsequential. They'll perish from desiccation in
> a matter of days or so, unless they're in a basement or other site where it
> is particularly humid, or where there's a ready source of water.
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> These do feast upon organic matter. One isopod won't likely cause damage
> to artifacts within a museum. Damage can, indeed, become a concern if you
> regularly find these in museum exhibit or storage areas. Such observations
> should stimulate efforts to limit their entrance and survival. Check
> exterior doors to ensure that the door bottoms seal well. If you can see
> light beneath the door, then the door isn't secure against pests. Then,
> check ground level windows and utility penetrations. Sealing up any
> openings will be a sustainable, environmentally appropriate and fiscally
> prudent strategy.
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> *From:* pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net <pestlist-ow...@museumpests.net>
> on behalf of JP Brown <jpbr...@fieldmuseum.org>
> *Sent:* Friday, December 29, 2017 12:34:42 PM
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> *Subject:* Re: [pestlist] FW: Bug
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> Dear Lisa
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> Looks like an isopod (not an expert, but possibly a rolypoly/woodlouse).
> Not a threat to collections. Unless someone has been moving rotting wood or
> leaf litter through the museum,  it probably came from outside on somone’s
> shoes.
>
> Best
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> JP
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> On Friday, December 29, 2017, Lisa Bruno <lisa.br...@brooklynmuseum.org>
> wrote:
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> This was found on a wall in a gallery.  Does anyone have thoughts on its
> ID?  Not something we've seen before.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Lisa Bruno
> Carol Lee Shen Chief Conservator
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