Armadillidium maculatum, also known as the zebra isopod or zebra pill bug is an Armadillidium species of woodlouse, named for its black and white patterns. It is native to southern France, especially the Mediterranean region characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. “On the topic of diapause, a cold dormancy period should hypothetically not have any negative effects if you should wish to give them one, provided that the temperatures do not drop below what they naturally experience in the wild. Although not tested for in A. maculatum, an artificial cold dormancy period may potentially introduce some fitness benefits such as seasonal breeding regulation and increased life-span (as…