Armadillidium klugii ‘Dubrovnik’ Isopods - Woodlouse Culture
Looking for the most famous "showpiece" isopod in the hobby? The Armadillidium klugii 'Dubrovnik'—better known as the Clown Isopod—is a stunning Mediterranean species prized for its high-contrast aesthetic.
Featuring three rows of vivid white spots and a striking "red-skirted" translucent edge, these 'Dubrovnik' locale specimens are the gold standard for keepers who want a bold, beautiful display colony.
At EntoScapes, our Clown Isopods are UK captive-bred and raised on our specialist high-calcium, well-ventilated systems to ensure they arrive robust and healthy.
Explore the sections below for our biology-led guide on 'Clown' care, including their specific Mediterranean humidity requirements and their fascinating Batesian mimicry.
- Origins: Armadillidium klugii ‘Dubrovnik’, commonly called ‘clown isopods’, are a species from the Adriatic Seaside region in Croatia. These are a temperate to semi-arid species and like it on the drier side.
- Appearance: These have slightly larger, whiter markings than other klugii locals and generally present more red throughout the body compared to the Montenegro local, and can even throw out a red phase variant which are stunning!
- Natural Mimicry: Their bright spots and red edges aren't just for show—they are a form of Batesian mimicry. In the wild, they have evolved to look like the Mediterranean Black Widow spider to trick predators into thinking they are venomous.
- Environment: These are suited to living in semi-arid and temperate conditions, but don’t do as well in high humidity, tropical set ups. These also do well with a nice thick layer of decaying leaf litter and rotting wood.
- Intermediate Keepers: These can take a little while to settle into a new environment like most Armadillidium species but once established are very prolific and rewarding to keep.
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