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Pill Bug

Armadillidiidae

Photo by LarsKorb
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Field Notes

Description:

Protects like ball-shield if being touched - watch pics 3 and 4

Notes:

Pill bugs are part of the family of Woodlice, group Isopoda.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (9)
LarsKorb
True - Plus the colors and "pattern" doesn't match exactly
Dan Doucette
I think it's too big to be the common pillbug, but I'm not sure.
LarsKorb
Yes, just narrowed it down. It doesn't seem to be the common one, does it? This one is more maron colored and the shield plates are edged brighter.
Dan Doucette
At least you got it narrowed down Lars. I've never seen one that big where I live.
LarsKorb
About 1.5 - 2 cm in diameter (as a pill) - and yes, I was assuming a sort of millipede as well...
Dan Doucette
Me? I'd say its a pill millepede of some sort. I don't have any guides for Europe though.
LarsKorb
Dan! :) Any idea on this one?
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PublishedSeptember 10, 2011

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