What do pill bugs use their antennae for?

They can't see very well, and they spend most of their time in dark places. They use them for sensing where they walk and making sure they won't fall or get stuck. They also sense chemicals with them. read more

They can't see very well, and they spend most of their time in dark places. They use them for sensing where they walk and making sure they won't fall or get stuck. read more

Common pillbugs are oval shaped and somewhat flattened. They have three sections to their body: the head, the middle thorax (pereon), and the end abdomen (pleon). On their head, they have eyes and antennae. In the middle pereon, they have seven overlapping plates. On each of these plates is a pair of legs. read more