PILLBUGS
Biology
- Length: ¾ inches max.
- Oval body, curved on the upper part and flat and hollow beneath
- Thorax is large and constructed of 7 hard, overlapping plates.
- Head and abdomen are small.
- 7 pairs of legs
- Will roll up in a tight ball if disturbed.
- Life span: two years max.
Distribution/Habits
- Distributed worldwide
- Prefer moist locations
- Most active at night
- May bury themselves in several inches of soil
- Life is spent entirely on land
- Inactive in winter months
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