Armadillidiidae is a family of woodlice, a terrestrial crustacean group in the order Isopoda. Unlike members of some other woodlice families, members of this family can roll into a ball, an ability they …

May 30, 2024 · Oval-shaped, with seven sets of legs and a hard outer shell, these creatures are best known for their ability to roll themselves into a perfectly shaped ball when threatened. Native to the...

Apr 11, 2019 · Roly-polies are terrestrial crustaceans and the only crustaceans that have adapted to living entirely on land, according to the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food and …

Sep 23, 2025 · Pillbugs (Armadillidium vulgare) and sowbugs (Porcellio laevis) are both commonly called roly poly bugs. They’re grayish and oval, with bodies composed of hardened, overlapping …

Aug 1, 2024 · Pill bugs are helpful to the soil by recycling nutrients and removing heavy metal ions. The pill bug goes by many names—roly-poly, woodlouse, armadillo bug, and potato bug, but whatever …

Aug 22, 2024 · Pill bugs are often overlooked in the garden, but they play a crucial role in maintaining the health of our ecosystems. These small, unassuming creatures, also known as “roly-poly bugs,” …

Apr 8, 2025 · Roly-poly bugs are natural soil conditioners because they process decomposing matter, helping keep your garden soil clean and healthy. And - fun fact - they're crustaceans, not insects.

Aug 18, 2025 · Despite their common name, roly-polies are not insects; they are terrestrial crustaceans, more closely related to shrimp, crabs, and lobsters. Often called pill bugs, their scientific name is …

Sep 26, 2024 · Whether you call them roly poly bugs or pill bugs, these little critters are nature's garbage disposal. But are they good guests in the yard?

Nov 4, 2022 · Often found in home gardens and landscaped areas across the country, sowbugs (Porcellio scaber) and pillbugs (Armadillidium vulgare), also known as roly polies, feed primarily on …