Cubaris sp. “Citrus”; 3636.jpg is the preferred identification/hero photograph.
Isopod Culture
Citrus
Laurarium photo A warm citrus-toned Cubaris hobby culture.
Published biological information is separated below from Laurarium-specific observations and collection records.
Collection record
Culture statusNot recorded
AvailabilityNot recorded
Culture countNot recorded
ID confidenceMedium-high
Source-stock provenance
Collection origin
SourceJungle Fever
LocationHuntertown, IN
AcquiredApril 2026
Founding quantity50
This records Laurarium’s source stock/acquisition history. It is not a biological parent-pair or genetic-lineage claim.
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Published biology & practical care
Field-guide notes
Hobby-trade Cubaris lineage; formal species identity is intentionally left unresolved.
Small-to-medium Cubaris-type isopod; publish a precise size after Laurarium adult measurements are recorded.
Cream-to-yellow/orange “citrus” coloration with darker pattern elements; colony variation is expected.
Usually found under cover and within humid leaf/wood interfaces; surface activity increases around feeding.
70–78 °F (21–26 °C) practical culture range.
Maintain a moist refuge and a ventilated drier side; avoid saturating the full enclosure.
Mature organic substrate with decayed hardwood, leaf litter, and moisture-holding pockets.
Decaying leaves and wood as staples; supplement vegetables and complete invertebrate foods.
Provide calcium continuously and moderate supplemental protein.
Prioritize stability, mature substrate, cover, and a dependable moisture gradient.
Slow-to-moderate; use Laurarium colony records rather than a fixed published rate.
Maintain as a dedicated culture until surplus is available.
Intermediate.
Multiple Laurarium photographs are intentionally grouped as variation within one Citrus culture.
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Laurarium observations
Our colony notes
No Laurarium husbandry observations have been published for this culture yet.
Laurarium Colony Pulse
Current culture status
Last checked: September 19, 2026
Both containers were very healthy, with large numbers of juveniles and springtails.
Long🔥 ThrivingDoing very well with many little juveniles and springtails.
Small🔥 ThrivingVery healthy, extremely high juvenile count — described during the check as a “million little guys.”
Next-check focus: Maintain the successful moisture and feeding pattern and document continued juvenile growth.