Exuvium Isopods

Size: adults may grow up to 20 mm; newborns are approximately 2.5 mm.
Activity: daytime; though it’s a very active species.
Terrarium: Hemithyrsocera vittata is an arboreal species and thus their enclosure should equally be vertically oriented with a couple logs to climb on and one or more foliage plants; Aroid plants will do fine, or similar looking house plants with an upright growth. I have Syngonium angustatum in my setup. If real plants are not possible to add, then go for artificial ones. Special attention must be paid so that the enclosure is escape-proof, bearing in mind that the nymphs are teeny-tiny, run fast and climb on any surface; and the adults can also fly. Be sure to also check out our premium substrate. They also need some hiding spots to go under and hide themselves when they need to. These can be carton egg cases, cork bark, or hard bark from other trees.
🏠 Check out also our escape-proof terrarium.
Temperature: 18 to 28°C
Humidity: 55% – 70%
Diet: bee pollen, fish flakes; soft fruits, cucumber, insect jelly, some decaying leaves & white wood.
Can climb?: all stages can climb smooth surfaces.
Can fly?: both sexes develop wings and they can fly.
Burrowing?: not usually.
Growth rate: Growth rate depending on temperature and diet. Generally speaking they don’t grow fast.
Lifespan: About 2 months for males and 2 years for females. Lifespan has also to do with the temperature, so if it is a bit cold, they live a bit longer.