The main order in this class of interest to hobbyists is Isopoda. Therefore, this page will focus on isopods.
Species Native to the Continental US
Species that are indigenous to the Continental US do not require USDA permits for interstate movement within said Continental US, however, most well-known isopod species are actually naturalized. This includes the ubiquitous Porcellio and Armadillidium species.
Naturalized Species and Exotic Species in the Continental US
All non-indigenous species of isopod require a USDA permit for interstate movement. There are fourteen species that are permitted without a containment facility. The list is below.
- Armadillidium klugii
- Armadillidium maculatum
- Armadillidium nasatum
- Armadillidium vulgare
- Atlantoscia floridiana
- Cubaris marina
- Oniscus asellus
- Porcellio dilatatus
- Porcellio laevis
- Porcellio scaber
- Porcellionides floria
- Porcellionides pruinosus
- Trachelipus rathkii
- Venezillo parvus