Sow Bugs

Sowbugs are flat, oval creatures that are dark brown or gray and measures 16 mm. Although sowbugs are principally beneficial because they assist in the breakdown of decaying organic matter, they can be a threat to young plants. Indoors, they are more of a pest and will eventually die out. Sowbugs indoor invasions occur when outside conditions support large numbers of these crustaceans.

Sow Bugs

Sow bugs have gills which need constant moisture, so they tend to live in environments with moisture.

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Overview

Scientific Name:

Oniscidea

Color:
Greyish brown

Weight:
N/A

Length:
up to 3/4in

Tail Length:
Sow bugs have two tail-like appendages which project out from the rear end of the body

Body:
Oval segmented bodies are convex above but flat or concave underneath. Head and abdomen are small. Head has eyes and prominent segmented antennae

Ears:
N/A

Eyes:
Eyes are well-developed

Lifespan:
Roughly 3 years

Droppings:
Not only do sow bugs eat feces, they eat their own feces as well