RYZA species care
Ukraine Pied
Cylisticus convexus
A black-and-white "pied" isopod from Ukraine, comparable in ease of care to Powder Orange.
Care notes
Cylisticus convexus "Ukraine Pied" (sometimes called the curly or teardrop isopod) is an adaptable species comparable in care difficulty to Powder Orange or Powder Blue. It only partially conglobates, leaving its antennae visible when rolled. Keep a moderate humidity gradient (one moist side, one drier) with good ventilation, and feed protein on the drier side since it spoils quickly in damp conditions. Breeds somewhat slower than similarly easy species but is hardy once established.