Filipinodillo Sp "Dingalan"

Filipinodillo sp. "Dingalan" (Speckled Bronze Isopod)

✨ Filipinodillo sp. "Dingalan"

The Speckled Bronze Crown

The Filipinodillo sp. "Dingalan" is a stunning exotic isopod originating from the Philippine region of Dingalan. Featuring a light tan-to-bronze base adorned with high-contrast, dark brown leopard speckles and flared skirt-like margins along its segments, this species looks like a walking piece of carved bronze. Highly prized for its intricate patterns and distinct body shape, it is a must-have showcase species for collectors.

🧬 Species Highlights

• Scientific Name: Filipinodillo sp. "Dingalan"
• Visuals: Light bronze and sandy-beige body with bold, dark brown mottled speckles.
• Morphology: Flattened profile with wide, flared lateral skirts.
• Personality: Steady, curious, and active when foraging.
• Rarity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Elite Collector Species)

🛠️ Expert Care Guide

• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Humidity: 75%–85% (Thrives with a strong moisture gradient)
• Temperature: 22–26°C (72–78°F)
• Ventilation: Moderate to High (Crucial to prevent stagnant air)
• Substrate: Deep organic forest mix, flake soil, and rotting hardwoods

🥗 Premium Diet

• Rotting Wood: Primary nutritional source; requires abundant White Rot Wood.
• Calcium Boost: Essential for maintaining their thick, flared exoskeletons (Limestone, cuttlebone, or crushed oysters).
• Leaf Litter: Enjoys soft, decaying tropical leaf litter (Oak, Beech, Maple).
• Protein & Supplements: Feed weekly with dried shrimp, bee pollen, or specialized invertebrate powders.

💡 Pro-Tips for Success

• Crevice Hiding: Their wide skirts allow them to squeeze under flat cork bark—stack cork flats closely together to encourage natural hiding behavior.
• Substrate Moisture: Maintain one damp side filled with hydrated Sphagnum moss while keeping the feeding side drier.
• Airflow Balance: Ensure adequate top or side ventilation to keep the enclosure fresh while preserving ambient humidity.

📦 What’s In The Box? You will receive a healthy starter culture of captive-bred Filipinodillo sp. "Dingalan". We include a balanced mix of juveniles and sub-adults to guarantee optimal adaptation and colony growth.

✨ Why Choose DubiaPaul?

• Guaranteed Live Arrival: Shipped in insulated, professional packaging with temperature controls.
• Vibrant Genetics: Carefully bred for sharp patterning, large size, and robust health.
• Expert Breeder Support: Backed by direct advice and guidance for your exotic culture!