I've lived in various parts of East Anglia and not heard any of those names for them. We just called them woodlice.
Was fascinated by them as a child, don't see too many these days (or earwigs either which I like too), perhaps too close to an arable field and chemicals. I would hope the older logs in the wildlife garden are a good home for some woodlice, I don't often disturb things in there though, so don't see them.
I finally found one \o/ After checking more woodlice than I care to admit to I found this Common Striped Woodlouse sat on a leaf last night. Note the dark head, wide brown stripe down the middle of the body and the stepped-in tail sections. Also known as the Fast Woodlouse and you'd be amazed by how quickly these things can move.
If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
I love them as well! I used to collect them as a kid and create obstacle courses for them to complete. We called them "potato bugs" in America, sometimes "pill bugs." ...Or maybe it was just my family!
@philippasmith2 I'm glad I could give you a chuckle. I tried to have a "potato bug competition" one summer, tried to sell tickets and everything, but all of my neighbours said they were too busy to attend! I think it's safe to say I was a weird kid.
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Was fascinated by them as a child, don't see too many these days (or earwigs either which I like too), perhaps too close to an arable field and chemicals. I would hope the older logs in the wildlife garden are a good home for some woodlice, I don't often disturb things in there though, so don't see them.
...Or maybe it was just my family!
I think it's safe to say I was a weird kid.