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Armadillidium vulgare representing different color morphs

Isopod Species Profile: Armadillidium Vulgare

Armadillidium vulgare, commonly known by various names such as the common pill-bug, potato bug, common pill woodlouse, roly-poly, slater, doodle bug, or carpenter, is a prevalent species of woodlouse native...

Isopod Species Profile: Armadillidium Vulgare

Armadillidium vulgare, commonly known by various names such as the common pill-bug, potato bug, common pill woodlouse, roly-poly, slater, doodle bug, or carpenter, is a prevalent species of woodlouse native...

Armadillidium peraccae isopod species

Isopod Misconceptions

Keeping isopods as pets comes with several misconceptions. Here are some common ones:1. **They're Just Bugs**: Many people think isopods are just ordinary insects, but they are actually crustaceans, closely...

Isopod Misconceptions

Keeping isopods as pets comes with several misconceptions. Here are some common ones:1. **They're Just Bugs**: Many people think isopods are just ordinary insects, but they are actually crustaceans, closely...

From top left to bottom right: Oniscus asellus “mardi gras dalmatian”, armadillidium vulgare “orange dalmatian”, armadillidium maculatum “yellow zebra”, porcellio ornatus “witches brew”

Why Isopods?

Isopods are really cool little creatures that are easy to take care of. They don’t need special temperatures and can be kept in simple, affordable setups. Many people find that...

Why Isopods?

Isopods are really cool little creatures that are easy to take care of. They don’t need special temperatures and can be kept in simple, affordable setups. Many people find that...