Palmeamplexusectum

Genus Name: Palmeamplexusectum

Common Names: Sloth Bug, Treehugger, Canopy Woodlouse

Species Count: 7

Size: 40 cm (smallest species), 120 cm (largest species)

Ancestor: A basal species of Amplupillulacimex (Great Pillipede)

Diet: Diet varies between species, some eat Moss and other epiphytic plants, Others eat leaves, others eat rotten tree bark and other detritus

Habitat/Range: All species live on the island of Meuse, they are able to coexist with their far larger relatives because they live almost exclusively high up in trees.

Creator: @memebird

Description: The Sloth Bug lives an entirely arboreal existence, and a slow one at that. While they do not have slow metabolisms like their namesake, instead, their chosen method of climbing requires a slow pace. Sloth Bugs remain attached to the treetops by tightly 'hugging' the branch with all their limbs. They move forward by slowly moving their legs, placidly grazing as they go. Sloth Bugs have no defenses against predators, except for pressing tightly against the tree- leaving only their armored backs exposed. Most species are nocturnal, spending the day asleep. adult Sloth Bugs are almost completely unable to move when on the ground, and if they cannot grab onto a nearby trunk or branch, they will die there. Juveniles look more like a typical woodlouse (albeit bigger) and live beneath leaf litter until mature.