Description
The Cubaris sp. “Amber Firefly” isopod lives up to its name with beautiful amber, honey, and golden coloration with a yellow “firefly” spot that glows under proper lighting. Their warm palette contrasts beautifully with dark substrate and lush green moss, creating an impressive display in naturalistic enclosures.
Like many Cubaris species, Amber Fireflies are shy and spend much of their time hidden beneath cork bark, leaf litter, or within the substrate. They emerge primarily after dark to forage, moving slowly and deliberately through their environment. When disturbed, they can roll into a tight protective ball.
Best suited for keepers who can provide consistently warm, humid conditions, Amber Fireflies reward patience with their beautiful coloration and fascinating natural behavior.
Breed Rate: Slow
Origin: Thailand
Adult Size: 15-20 mm, 1.5-2 cm, .6-.8 in
Temperature: 70-80F
Habits: Shy, nocturnal burrowers that prefer humid hiding places and emerge after dark to forage. Will readily conglobate when threatened.
Husbandry: High Humidity (75-85%), Damp and Deep Substrate, Live Moss, Offer Plenty of Cover like Flat/Cork Bark, Leaf Litter, Wood Rot, Limestone, and Seed Pods (Magnolia, Sweet Gum, Lotus)
Primary Diet: Decaying Organic Matter, Leaf Litter, and Wood Rot
Supplemental Diet: Fish Flakes, Dried Shrimp, Cuttlebone or Egg Shells, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Butternut Squash, Freeze-Dried Peas, Dried or Dead Insects, Zucchini, Cucumber, Commercial Food like Repashy Morning Wood
