That looks like it is developing, but still a bit of flabby skin to it.
Yes mine did go into earth, but not deep. It was using a leaf as a top deck, but I think it was an opportunistic thing rather than it searched for it.
My rolly polly, has died. Now I will call it a maggot for doing so! The wee green Noct from Raglitz that I found on my hand has disappeared, may have died, as I found what may have been the sludge of a dead one, or a skin shed, regardless it is gone.
Several of my overwintering Noct. have or are now in process of pupating.
All 4 projects planned this year are now up and running, life has ended, caterpillars disturb and break my sleep, thank goodness my partner has a love for me and mother nature!!
2 of the 4 caterpillar "traps" (5m x3m) around the grounds of the research centre are now out; Hornbeam, and Norway maple. Oak and ash to follow in the next two weeks, see attached. They will not catch all caterpillars, but do give us a good chance to see what is on the go. Maybe we can make some money from the dried frass pellets, as real bio friendly dung, unbelievable the daily quantity.
The school class project introduction is past and we do the first outing on Friday morning. That is a great challenge, maybe young people 12 To 14 year olds are a bit more forgiving when I make a pronounciation or word mistake!!
Cheers
Jim