Pill Woodlouse (Pill Bug)
Armadillidium vulgare
Despite being called a bug, woodlice are actually crustaceans that live on land. Pill Woodlice roll into tight balls when disturbed, looking like tiny armadillos. On Lihou, you might find them curled up under driftwood near the high-tide line or hiding beneath rocks in damp crevices.
- Habitat: Damp places under stones, wood, or leaf litter—can be found in coastal debris piles.
- When to See: Year-round
- Length: 5–18 mm