{"id":192180,"date":"2026-03-05T17:45:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/shop\/produkt\/armadillidium-gestroi-milky-way\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T21:40:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T19:40:29","slug":"armadillidium-gestroi-milky-way","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/insektenliebe.com\/en\/shop\/product\/armadillidium-gestroi-milky-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Armadillidium gestroi &#8220;Milky Way&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #99cc33\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Armadillidium gestroi &#8220;Milky Way&#8221; &#8211; Quiet and beautiful terrarium inhabitants<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">The <\/span><strong><span class=\"s3\">Armadillidium gestroi &#8220;Milky Way&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\">  is one of the particularly striking color forms of the popular puffer isopods. Their name is no coincidence. The light, milky segment edges look like small stars on a darker background.  As a result, the pattern of many animals is reminiscent of a  <\/span><span class=\"s3\">small galaxy or a star road<\/span><span class=\"s2\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">These contrasts are particularly effective in well-furnished terrariums. When the animals walk over bark, moss or wood, their shell appears almost slightly transparent. The segment structure is very clearly visible. This makes the animals look particularly interesting and lively.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Armadillidium gestroi originally comes from <\/span><span class=\"s3\">Southern Europe<\/span><span class=\"s2\">especially from Italy. There, these Isopods live in warm and structurally rich habitats. They hide under stones, in layers of leaves or between rotten wood. Exactly this environment can easily be recreated in the terrarium.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">A special feature of this species is the typical ability of the <\/span><span class=\"s3\">isopods<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. When disturbed, the animals roll up completely. This protects their soft lower body and at the same time makes them look like small, living balls. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">In the terrarium, Milky Way Isopods are usually quiet, but quite active. They come out more often, especially in the evening or when the humidity is higher. The animals are then easy to observe as they wander over pieces of wood or through the foliage.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">A substrate rich in <\/span><span class=\"s3\">substrate rich in structure<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  from forest humus, leaves and rotten wood. Foliage is an important source of food. Beech and oak are particularly popular.  The animals also like to eat vegetables or special  <\/span><span class=\"s3\">isopod food<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Like many Isopods, Armadillidium gestroi also require a <\/span><span class=\"s3\">source of calcium<\/span><span class=\"s2\">. Cuttlefish shells or calcareous materials support the build-up of their shell.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">A slight <\/span><span class=\"s3\">humidity gradient in the terrarium<\/span><span class=\"s2\">  works very well. One side remains slightly wetter, while the other remains drier. This allows the animals to decide for themselves which areas they want to use. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Under suitable conditions, Milky Way Isopods reproduce reliably. The females carry their eggs in a brood pouch. After some time, tiny young appear, which are initially very light in color. Their markings become clearer with each moult.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Their interesting markings and calm behavior make them exciting for both beginners and experienced terrarium keepers. <\/span><span class=\"s2\">Anyone who wants a natural terrarium with a <\/span><span class=\"s3\">special isopod species<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> species will find the <\/span><strong><span class=\"s3\">Armadillidium gestroi &#8220;Milky Way&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"s2\"> a beautiful and at the same time useful inhabitant.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Armadillidium gestroi &#8220;Milky Way&#8221; &#8211; Quiet and beautiful terrarium inhabitants The Armadillidium gestroi &#8220;Milky Way&#8221; is one of the particularly striking color forms of the popular puffer isopods. Their name is no coincidence. The light, milky segment edges look like small stars on a darker background. 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