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Armadillidium flavoscutatum - Red-headed pill bug

Armadillidium flavoscutatum - Red-headed pill bug

Red-headed morph: orange-red head with black-brown body. North African pill bug — not the yellow-speckled form.

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Types: Live Inverts › Isopods › Armadillidium sp.

Species: Armadillidium flavoscutatum
Common Name: Red-headed pill bug
Type: Isopod

Keeping
Dificulty Level:
Beginner
Purpose: Bioactive, color morph hobby
Origin: Algeria / North Africa
Enclosure: Ventilated plastic bin or glass terrarium with 2–4 in (5–10 cm) moist substrate of peat, leaf litter, and cork bark flats. Shallow substrate works well for this smaller pill bug.
Climate: Mediterranean; 64-72 °F (18-22 °C)
Humidity Requirements: 65-75% RH
Hydration: Half spray weekly on one side; keep leaf litter and bark hides moist. Pair with a hydration station as a sidekick—it wicks moisture into the substrate and adds consistent humidity support for up to 2 weeks in setups that need it. Stations do not replace all spraying, but they help maintain stable moisture between mistings.
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: Year-round in stable culture
Brood Size: 15–40 mancae per brood

Information
Details: Red Headed Pill Bug
Armadillidium flavoscutatum

North African pill bug known for bright yellow speckling.
Does well in typical Mediterranean isopod conditions.
Popular color-forward morph for breeders and vivariums.
Tidbit: Bright yellow speckling on a dark body; popular in isopod breeding.

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