General: Common Pillbugs (Armadillidium vulgare) are small terrestrial creatures of damp places with a hinged exoskeleton like an armadillo and the ability to roll up into a tightly closed ball. Pillbugs have seven pairs of legs, but they have no tail.

Common Pillbugs are native to the Mediterranean region and Europe, but have been widely introduced around the world. In some areas, they are among the most common invertebrate species.

Pillbugs usually are inactive during the day and hide under things to stay cool and reduce water loss. At night, they come out to feed on decaying organic matter such as garden mulch, grass clippings, and compost.