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Sowbugs

Order Isopoda

Sowbugs

Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota


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 areas outdoors. Can accidentally enter buildings, especially during the fall.

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