Sowbug (Oniscus sp.?) by larose forest photos


19-APR-2012	Christine Hanrahan

Rockcliffe Park. Looking like a mini-armadillo, I think, this little Isopod is a bit different from the ones we usually see around our gardens.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/100s f/7.1 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

Carol Rollins		21-Sep-2013 13:58
Very cool find and shot, Christine!

Linda & Pär Johansson		20-Sep-2013 08:22
Great image and find! V

joseantonio		20-Sep-2013 04:14
Excellent capture. The first time for me too.V.

Don Mottershead		20-Sep-2013 04:10
Samurai armor!

Margot W		20-Sep-2013 02:39
I never get that close to check but I'll take your word for it. Super shot.

Being Me		20-Sep-2013 02:22
Nicely armored. Great macro! V

Terry Sprague		20-Sep-2013 00:13
Super macro. V

Ali Majdfar		20-Sep-2013 00:12
Great capture! ~V

Hank Vander Velde		19-Sep-2013 23:46
Terrific shot and find Christine.

Carl Carbone		19-Sep-2013 23:39
I've seen a few of these 'different' ones lately too. Nice capture.

Stephanie		19-Sep-2013 23:03
Superb capture Christine! V Is this a Pillbug or Roly Poly bug?

Jim Coffman		19-Sep-2013 22:53
It looks as if it is wearing a suit of armor!

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