Porcellionides Pruinosus “Powder Mix”

Overview

Pronounced:  (Por-cellion-ides) | ( Pru-eh-nosus)

Care Level: Beginner

We have Porcellionides Pruinosus Isopods for sale, bred from a mother culture started in 2022.   P. Pruinosus morphs tend to be extremely prolific when given the right husbandry. This species is hardy and able to survive in a wide variety of environments. From Semi-Arid to Tropical conditions there is not much Powder Isopods can’t tolerate. The wide environmental range of this species makes it an ideal candidate for bioactive terrariums.

Appearance and Size 

Adult Size: 1-1.25 cm

Reproductive Rate: Very High

Porcellionides Pruinosus isopods tend to have a white powdery coat over their base color.  This species is one of the fastest species of isopods. Lift up a leaf or log and watch them scramble back to hiding. Being Diurnal and very active on the surface, the Powder species makes a great candidate for a display vivarium. Their exoskeletons are soft to the touch, making them an excellent occasional snack. The large variety of sizes ranges from Mancae to adult gives many options when using them as a food source for different species.