Idotea neglecta

Idotea neglecta is a marine isopod in the family Idoteidae. It can be found on algae in the littoral and sublittoral zone of north-west European coasts.

Distribution
I. neglecta can be found on all north-west European coasts.

Description
Male I. neglecta measure 8 to 30 mm, females 10 to 16 mm. They are brownish, sometimes with white longitudinal lateral markings or white marbling over the dorsal surface. The pleotelson of adults has straight sides converging posteriorly.