Armadillidium album

Range & Status

Scarce in Britain and Ireland, and largely absent from Scotland except its extreme southwest coast.

Regional Distribution

First recorded on the Isles of Scilly in 1985, and more specifically Gugh, Bryher, Tresco and Tean in 1986 and 1987. The only mainland record is for the Land' s End area in 1998.

Habitat & Ecology

A coastal species occurring mainly along the strandline of sandy beaches under drift material.

Threats

Disturbance of drift lines by man may have an adverse affect on this species, as would sources of marine pollution such as oil spillages.

Conservation

The Isles of Scilly are designated for nature conservation.