Pill bug (also commonly called Roly-poly, Woodlouse, or Potato bug)

Damp, dark places such as under logs, rocks, leaf litter, and in gardens/basements. They are land-dwelling crustaceans that require moisture to breathe through gill-like structures.

Mostly detritivorous, feeding on decaying organic matter, rotting wood, and damp leaves. They occasionally eat young plants or seedlings.

They are nocturnal and known for 'conglobation'—the ability to roll into a tight ball when threatened or to prevent moisture loss. They are slow-moving and often found in groups.

They pose no risk to humans as they do not bite or sting. They are beneficial to the ecosystem as decomposers, recycling nutrients into the soil and helping to remove heavy metals from contaminated earth.