Milkback (Porcellio Laevis)

Porcellio laevis Milkback is a morph of P. laevis with predominantly gray or black coloration that is interrupted by a white stripe down the back segment.

Porcellio Laevis, also known as the smooth or swift isopod, is characterized by the smooth dorsal surface of their shell and found throughout Europe and North America. These medium to large bodied isopods spend most of their time on or at the surface of the soil. Porcellio laevis will grow to between ½” to 3/4” in size and reproduce quickly once established in your setup.