Armadillidium klugii “Dubrovnik”

Overview

Pronounced:  (Ar-ma-dil-lid-i-um) | ( Clue-ghee) | (doo-brawv-nick)

Care Level: Intermediate

We have Armadillidium Klugii “Dubrovnik” Isopods for sale, bred from a mother culture started in 2018. “Dubrovnik” have increased red throughout their body and white spots. Only a few individuals will have yellow spots. Dubrovnik is prized for its production of high red individuals that are almost entirely red, known as “Dubrovnik Red Phase” These individuals can be separated to create a red phase culture. Our genetics spur off other interesting individuals not yet proven morphs.

Appearance and Size 

Adult Size: 1.5 – 1.7cm

Reproductive Rate: High

Dubrovnik has red edges on the skirting of the exoskeleton and displays higher levels of red throughout the body compared to A. Klugii “Montenegro.”  This morph has 3 rows of white spotting with the middle row sometimes having yellow spots.

Armadillidium Klugii morphs’ coloration is a form of mimicry camouflage in order to appear deadly (which they are not). Mimicking the colors of the venomous Meteraninan Black Widow (Latrodectus tredecimguttatus)

Source: World Spider Catalog https://wsc.nmbe.ch/

Armadillidium Klugii “Dubrovnik Care 

Armadillidium Klugii “Dubrovnik” Husbandry:

Temperature: 70-85

Humidity: 25-50%

Clown isopods prefer temperate conditions with moderate humidity. This species performs best with a dry side and a damp side. The middle of the enclosure should be a balance of the two levels. This species loves Magnolia pods and leaves.  We always pair our isopods with springtails, the Bioactive combination makes a healthy environment that is sure to stay clean.

Isopod Container Habitat: For display, a ventilated acrylic or Glass Enclosure is recommended. An economic option is a plastic container but lacks visibility and aesthetics.

Armadillidium Klugii “Dubrovnik Diet

• Fiber-Based: Decaying Hardwood (non-pine), Leaf litter, Magnolia Pods
• Vegetable-Based: Freeze Dried Peas/Beans, Mushrooms, sweet potato
• Protein-Based: Yeast, Shrimp Meal/Pellets, Insect Frass (they love it!)

In our store, you will find Springtail Feed that is high in nutritional yeast, and our Isopod Food is a balanced recipe of Plant matter and proteins.

An important note when feeding is not to overfeed. Old food can spoil and attract fungus gnats, fruit flies, and mites.

Armadillidium Klugii “Dubrovnik Isopod Breeding

Females: As they reach adulthood females will have a white cavity in between their legs. Females also seem to be larger than males.

Males: Do not have a white cavity between legs.

When breeding it is important to check colonies as part of a weekly routine and follow the above care guide.

Natural Habitat: 

The origin of Armadillidium Klugii spans the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Found from Croatia to Montenegro. New records are indicating sitings in Southern Albania and west Greece.

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We also offer a large variety of springtails for sale. Isopods and Springtails combined together to create a bioactive terrarium which is a self-cleaning ecosystem mainly used in the reptile hobby.

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