Sowbug
These land-dwelling crustaceans are arthropods but not insects.
- Common Name: Sowbug
- Scentific Name: various
- Class/Order/Family: Crustacea/Isopoda
- Metamorphosis: Simple
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Size
Adults up to about 5/8" long.
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Color
Dark to slate gray.
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Biology
Sowbugs are confined to areas of high moisture.
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Habit
During the day, the can be found inactive and under objects.
Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties