Ireland's Incredible Invertebrates!
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TL;DR: All things about Irish insects and invertebrates.
An Irish naturalist sharing experiences, education and enthusiasm.
Harvestman validator for the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
Founder of https://microwild.org
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An Irish naturalist sharing experiences, education and enthusiasm.
Harvestman validator for the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
Founder of https://microwild.org
Call me: Brian
It's only 2mm long. You wouldn't even know you'd licked it. 🤣
August 27, 2025 at 8:57 PM
It's only 2mm long. You wouldn't even know you'd licked it. 🤣
Yessssss!
Plus, even though they have legs, they seem to float along.
Plus, even though they have legs, they seem to float along.
August 27, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Yessssss!
Plus, even though they have legs, they seem to float along.
Plus, even though they have legs, they seem to float along.
Noooooooooooooooooooo
August 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Noooooooooooooooooooo
Thanks, Steph. And, can I just say that I have built two beetle boxes in microWild based on your thesis!!!
August 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Thanks, Steph. And, can I just say that I have built two beetle boxes in microWild based on your thesis!!!
100% agree, and one thing I didn't mention is the potential for new species to carry diseases which they may be immune to, but which can affect other species or fauna, which is why biosecurity is so important.
August 25, 2025 at 10:52 AM
100% agree, and one thing I didn't mention is the potential for new species to carry diseases which they may be immune to, but which can affect other species or fauna, which is why biosecurity is so important.
No. They are detrivores, like all the other woodlice in Ireland. There is plenty of dead leaves and rotting wood to go around. They aid in the decomposition and return of nutrients to the soil.
Most likely, it hasn't spread more because our climate just isn't suitable, but that is changing...
Most likely, it hasn't spread more because our climate just isn't suitable, but that is changing...
August 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
No. They are detrivores, like all the other woodlice in Ireland. There is plenty of dead leaves and rotting wood to go around. They aid in the decomposition and return of nutrients to the soil.
Most likely, it hasn't spread more because our climate just isn't suitable, but that is changing...
Most likely, it hasn't spread more because our climate just isn't suitable, but that is changing...
Vanna got there first! :)
August 21, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Vanna got there first! :)
I know there are a few that look similar. But if it came off a Nettle then it might be this one... :)
August 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I know there are a few that look similar. But if it came off a Nettle then it might be this one... :)