Roly-poly bugs, also known as pillbugs, are one of the more beloved “bugs.” Found under rocks and in moist areas inside and outside the home, these little nocturnal crustaceans are known for their ...

This is a roly-poly, not a bug. Nature is full of surprises. Some may not exactly rock your world, but might prompt a closer look at tiny creatures you commonly see. Take Roly-poly bugs for instance – ...

During a field trip to a seaside park less than a mile from the Port of Los Angeles, a class of college students and their professor found a bizarre-looking new species of aquatic pill bug, also known ...

Mary Jo DiLonardo has worked in print, online, and broadcast journalism for 25 years and covers nature, health, science, and animals. The roly-poly, or pill bug, is a terrestrial crustacean that looks ...

Mira M. of Sebastopol asks: I have quite a few of those ‘roly-poly’ bugs in my garden. A friend called them ‘sowbugs.” Are they a bug that I need to control? Will they do any damage to my plants?

As I have the opportunity to visit with folks about the natural world, I love hearing the countless stories of the fond memories that many people recall of where they would interact with nature as ...