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Porcellio werneri - Greek Shield

Porcellio werneri - Greek Shield

Wide shield-shaped Balkan isopod with mottled gray armor. Hardy display species for moderate humidity.

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Types: Live Inverts › Isopods › Porcellio sp.

Species: Porcellio werneri
Morph Name: Greek Shield
Common Name: Werner's woodlouse
Type: Isopod

Keeping
Dificulty Level:
Beginner
Purpose: Bioactive display
Origin: Greece, Balkans
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: 60-70% RH
Hydration: Light corner mist every 10–14 days; maintain one damp end of the enclosure. A hydration station is ideal here—Porcellio do not need heavy hydration, and the station wicks water into the substrate to keep pods from drying out. It adds consistency and supports moisture for up to 2 weeks between refills.
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: 0.55-0.79 in (14-20 mm)
Breed Rate: Moderate
Breeding Season: Year-round
Brood Size: 20–50 mancae per brood

Information
Details: Greek Shield Isopod
Porcellio werneri

Wide shield-like body with mottled gray armor pattern.
Balkan species with ancient Greek aesthetic.
Hardy display Porcellio for moderate humidity setups.
Tidbit: Shield-like wide body and mottled gray pattern evoke ancient armor.

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