Extension > Garden > Diagnose a problem > What insect is this? > General/curiosity insects > Insect relatives ½ – 1 inch long > Sowbugs
Sowbugs
Oniscoidea suborder
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota Extension
Description: Up to 3/4 inch long. Brownish-gray with 14 legs. Oval shaped body with overlapping plates.
Where/When: Found in dark, cool, moist environments. Can be found around and in buildings.
Significance: Beneficial as a recycler or decaying organic matter. Sometimes a nuisance inside buildings.
