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Rolly Poly Bug Haunts Every Room — This Hidden Threat Will Shock You Are tiny armored bugs creeping into every inch of your home without you even noticing? If you’ve caught glimpses of little armored creatures scuttling across countertops, baseboards, or even your bed, you’re not imagining things—and you’re not alone. The Rolly Poly Bug, also known as the roly poly or armored pill bug, is emerging as a surprising houseguests you never wanted. ### What Exactly Is a Rolly Poly Bug? The Rolly Poly (Armadillidium vulgare), despite its name, is not an insect but a crustacean closely related to shrimp and crabs—making it part of the woodlice family. Identifiable by its tough, rounded exoskeleton resembling armored plates, these critters thrive in moist, dark environments. Found worldwide, they’re common in gardens, leaf litter, and under rocks—but when conditions shift, they invade homes in alarming numbers.