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    Porcellionides pruinosis “Powder Orange”

    Porcellionoides pruinosis is native to Europe, but has traveled alongside humanity and is now found in many habitats across the globe. It is suspected that the species is actually a conglomeration of several different, closely related, species. They are one of the most popularly kept isopod species due to their ease of care, high level of activity, and the bright range of colors available! The Powder orange pruinosis is likely some form of T+ mutation as there are no dark pigments on the body, but the eyes are dark. The closer one of these isopods gets to a molt the more powdery they appear to be. We raise all our…

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