Millipede (Diplopoda)
Sowbug, pillbug (Isopoda)
About Millipede (Diplopoda)
Millipedes (Diplopoda) are elongated, multi-legged arthropods that thrive in moist environments, often found in garden mulch or leaf litter around homes in Middle Tennessee areas like Columbia and Franklin. While generally harmless, they can invade basements and crawl spaces, causing minor nuisance but no structural damage. Sowbugs and pillbugs (Isopoda) are similar crustaceans that also prefer damp habitats and may feed on decaying plant material, occasionally damaging young seedlings.
Millipede (Diplopoda) (Sowbug, pillbug (Isopoda)) is a beneficial insect commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Beneficial Insects identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Millipede (Diplopoda) regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Millipede (Diplopoda)
- Scientific Name
- Sowbug, pillbug (Isopoda)
- Category
- Beneficial Insect
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
