Common Name:

 Wood Turtle
Scientific Name:
Glyptemys insculpta
Etymology:
Genus:

Glyptemys
 Species:

insculpta is derived from the Latin word insculptus which means "engraved". This refers to the engraved texture of the carapace.
Average Length:
5.5 - 8 in. (14 - 20 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
8.5 in. (21.6 cm)
Record length:
9.2 in. (23.4 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

Photos:

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Carapace Plastron Adult - Fairfax Co.