#pillbugs

mutant isopods are always a joy to find in the wild and this orange Armadillidium vulgare was no exception. although this was the first one i've managed to photograph, i've seen orange individuals in that area before, which means my odds of finding more are pretty good

fortunately when it comes to being handled this guy was a lot more agreeable than his porcellionid cousins, who would've launched themselves off my finger like rockets if i dared to touch them

Wiggly bug :]

Alternate color versions under the cut