Nanchantress Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I had read that the back half of a pill bug molts first, followed in a couple days by the front half. Just happened to see one of mine 1/2 way through its molt and snapped a picture. I found about 100 of these one day in my backyard and threw them in an aquarium with some of my roaches. I don't know exactly what they are but I think some kind of Armadillidium possibly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I love how isopods molt because it's such a fun example to show people and they can be common enough that you can find a molting one outside without much difficulty. Good photo too! It's probably A. vulgare, I had a few of those living with my peppereds until they multiplied to literally a few hundred and started to bother the roaches! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Clausen Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I shot a video on this a few months back. It really is neat how they do it: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likebugs Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Nice little video. I like how the non molting individual was checking out the molting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanchantress Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 That's cool, Peter! Thanks for sharing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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