Porcellio Werneri "Greek Shield" Isopods

Porcellio Werneri "Greek Shield" Isopods. Extremely flat grey isopods with a white skirt.

Scientific name: Porcellio werneri
Common name: Werner’s Isopod or Greek Shield Isopod
Origin: Greece and surrounding Mediterranean regions
Size: Medium
Behaviour: Prefers drier areas with access to moisture zones; moderately active but prefers to stay under cover for most of the time. 

These isopods do well at average UK room temperatures (around 20°C). They enjoy a nice moist area. General guidance would be to keep 4/5 of the enclosure dry.

Porcellio Werneri enjoy a variety of foods such as washed and peeled vegetable scraps, though the stable of their diet should be leaf litter and rotten hardwoods. Ensure they have access to a good source of calcium, we would recommend either cuttlebone, eggshells or oyster shells.

Porcellio Werneri "Greek Shield" Isopods would be best suited for experienced keepers. 

For more information, please see our Porcellio Werneri Care Guide.

Please note: All isopods are captive bred by us here at The Bug Room. We will always send a mix of sizes to maximise the success of your colony. 

If you would like any information prior to placing an order, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to answer questions or give some advice from our own experience.