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Pill bug

Armadillidium nasatum

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Notes:

I discovered this small colony of pill bugs under a rock in my backyard!

Reference Links:

Pillbugs - Armadillidium nasatum - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (12)
KarenL
Yes Ashish they are woodlouse - their common name in the US is pillbug! Thanks Argy! Do you want some - I have plenty to spare! shekainahdalaban, absolutely! And I'm appreciating them even more now I've discovered Project Noah!
Ashish
Isn't these are woodlouse..?
achmmad
Absolutely! I saw the similar creatures at some game, I'm not remember. :)
KarenL
Yes they do look prehistoric Wendy!
achmmad
'Looks like Chiton and Trilobite!' amazing ... !
Isabela
Yes, I do know what you mean!
KarenL
Thanks Isabela! This is another critter I probably would not have given a second glance pre Project Noah!
KarenL
Yes, it seems to be the only place I can find any signs of life at the moment! :)
Maria dB
Looking under rocks is paying off! :>)

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