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Pillbug

Description:

Rolls into perfect ball when disturbed. Feeds on decaying organic material.

Habitat:

Dark, damp areas; under logs, rocks, decaying leaves.

Notes:

The name "roly-poly" is widely used due to its ability to roll into a ball. Kids can often be seen rolling them around!

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1 Comment

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

Good shot. Careful to roll them too much they might sick on you.

rats.sassafras
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rats.sassafras

Plano, Texas, USA

Spotted on May 6, 2012
Submitted on May 7, 2012

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