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 …

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,” …

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 …

Sep 23, 2025 · Although roly poly bugs are rarely a problem, there are times you probably don’t want them around the house or in your garden. Try these tips experts to keep them in check.

Jan 3, 2022 · It is sometimes called a roly-poly due to its ability to roll into ball when disturbed (Figure 1). This defensive behavior also makes it look like a pill, which is why it is sometimes known as a pillbug.