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Sowbugs
Oniscoidea
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Description: 3/4 inch long.
Where/When: Prefer damp, cool areas in gardens and are often found under leaves, stones, flower pots and other protected places spring through fall.
Significance: They feed on decaying plant material and occasionally feed on soft plant material such as ripened fruit. Harmless to people.
