Oniscus asellus 'White'

Native Locale: Europe (cosmopolitan today)
Reproductive Rate: Moderate
Growth Rate: Moderate
Adult Size:  .6"
Difficulty: Beginner to  intermediate

 

'Oniscus' (Greek)= small woodlouse that is unable to conglobate , and 'asellus' (Latin)= small ass/donkey. Fully translated = 'Small Ass Woodlouse'

AKA the "skirted isopod'

This is a morph of the Oniscus asellus (Wild Type) isopod and has no pigmentation. Consequently, the O.  White is actually transparent. 

Of the Oniscidea family, they can be identified by the flagellum of the second antennae, which has three joints/segments. 

O. White are flat and wide-bodied with long antennae measuring 1/2 their body length.

These are surface isopods that thrive in habitats with cool temperatures and moist soil (not wet). Consistent temperature is important.  

Not sexually dimorphic and can reproduce sexually and asexually. Females have a brood pouch that holds eggs and hatchlings until the point they can survive on their own.

AKA "Sowbug" and is unable to roll into a ball. Defense is to run or cling to the underside of wood.

 

Captive bred. Colonies include various sizes/ages.

The pictures are for reference only and may not reflect the actual specimen you'll receive.