Pill Bugs

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