Cetonia aurata The Green Rose Chafer or simply Rose Chafer (Cetonia aurata) is a beetle from the family of scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae) that is often found in parks and gardens. Incidentally, the cockchafers also belong to this family. The beetles fly from April to November. They feed on nectar and plant juices and are often… Continue reading Green Rose Chafer
Lumbriculus variegatus
Blackworm, California Blackworm The Blackworm (Lumbriculus variegatus) looks similar to the Sludge Worm (Tubifex tubifex), but is not related to it. In addition, the escape reflex of the Blackworm is more pronounced, in case of danger it immediately tries to swim away. Scientific name Lumbriculus variegatus Family Lumbriculidae Distribution Asia, Europe, North America and as… Continue reading Lumbriculus variegatus
Porcellio laevis “Panda”
Swift Woodlouse
Porcellio scaber “Orange”
Rough Woodlouse
Armadillidium vulgare “Magic Potion”
Common Pill-Bug, Potato Bug, Common Pill Woodlouse, Roly-Poly Armadillidium vulgare “Magic Potion” is a color morph of the Common Pill-Bug. Its white carapace is covered with yellow or black spots. It rolls into a ball in case of danger. Scientific name Armadillidium vulgare “Magic Potion” Suborder or family Armadillidiidae in the Oniscidea suborder Distribution The… Continue reading Armadillidium vulgare “Magic Potion”