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Armadillidium espanyoli - Marbled Spanish pill bug

Armadillidium espanyoli - Marbled Spanish pill bug

Marbled Spanish pill bug from the Balearic region. Conglobates when disturbed; Mediterranean care.

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Types: Live Inverts › Isopods › Armadillidium sp.

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Species: Armadillidium espanyoli
Common Name: Marbled Spanish pill bug
Type: Isopod

Keeping
Dificulty Level:
Beginner
Purpose: Bioactive, morph display
Origin: Spain (Balearic region)
Enclosure: Ventilated plastic bin or glass terrarium with 2–4 in (5–10 cm) moist substrate of peat, leaf litter, and cork bark flats.
Climate: Mediterranean; 64-72 °F (18-22 °C)
Humidity Requirements: 60-75% RH; semi-arid tolerant for a pill bug
Hydration: Semi-arid tolerant for a pill bug—avoid waterlogging. Light corner mist every 10–14 days; half spray monthly if the substrate dries. Add a hydration station—it wicks water into the substrate and supplies consistent moisture support for up to 2 weeks. Stations do not replace all spraying, but they prevent pods from drying out and make hydration more consistent between maintenance.
Diet: Decaying leaf litter, rotten hardwood, and vegetables. Offer Muscle Meal 2–3× weekly for breeding, Garden Graze 1–2× weekly, Fungal Feast weekly on wood, and Calci-YUM with feedings or as a constant dish.

Reproduction
Adult Size: 0.39-0.55 in (10-14 mm)
Breed Rate: Moderate
Breeding Season: Spring–fall peak; cultures year-round indoors
Brood Size: 15–40 mancae per brood

Information
Details: Marbled Spanish Pill Bug
Armadillidium espanyoli — Marbelized morph

Mediterranean pill bug with a unique marbled pattern.
Conglobates into a tight ball when disturbed.
Hardy bioactive species with moderate humidity needs.
Tidbit: Distinct marbled pattern; conglobates like other pill bugs.

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