Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium

Pill bugs. Sow bugs. Doodle bugs. Roly-polies. From around the world, there are at least another dozen nicknames for these small animals that are more scientifically referred to as terrestrial isopods, or woodlice.

Montana’s only tropical butterfly house opened its doors Tuesday. It’s part of a larger vision for outdoor education in Missoula and beyond.

A team of nonprofits announced this week it’s raised enough funds to build Montana’s first indoor butterfly garden.