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Roly Poly bug

Armadillidiidae

Photo by Lainey
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Description:

"Roly poly bugs are known by a variety of names, including pill bug, sow bug and potato bug. The roly poly bug gets its name from its ability to roll up into a ball if it feels threatened. The bugs have a hard gray or brown shell, called an exoskeleton, seven pairs of legs and two pairs of antennae."
http://animals.mom.me/roly-poly-bug-6984.html

Reference Links:

Armadillidiidae, Armadillidiidae - Wikipedia, Roly Poly Bug Facts | Animals - mom.me

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Backyard bugs and unknown visitors of the Northeastern United States
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