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Are pill bugs insects?

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Fun Facts Pill bugs are not insects, they are crustaceans. They are related to shrimp and crayfish, breathe with gills, and need humidity or moisture to survive. Some of the contents of this website, including the PDF downloads, are excerpts from the publication BUG FACTS A Young Explorer's Guide. read more

Pill bugs represent the only crustacean that has widely colonized land. They're still a bit "fish out of water," though, as they are at risk of drying out on land; they haven't developed the waterproof waxy coating of arachnids or insects. read more

Pill bugs, a.k.a. sowbugs, are extremely common. They are Armadillidiidae, which is a family of woodlice. They are of the Class Crustacea and share the class with lobsters, crabs and shrimp. read more

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15 Fascinating Facts About Pill Bugs
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