Virginia Creatures June 2013 | Page 5

Dogwood

Pillbugs

Cornus Virginiana

Dogwoods are the state tree of Virginia. As the picture displays below these are the flowers of the plant. Many may think that the white petals that

come out when the dogwood is blooming are the flowers but they aren't. These trees bloom at the begining of spring. Dogwoods must live in an area with direct sunlight on it.

Pillbugs are native to Virginia and can be found anywhere that

is damp because they must live in damp spots.

Facts

A pillbug has seven legs no wings and a pair of antenna. They feed on rotting vegatation and vegetables. They also have no impact on society what so ever.

Armadillidium vulgare