Ilyas insects

07/02/2025

About the last few days in Liuzhou

17/01/2025

Merulanella scarlet

One of the most looked after isopods available, only 1 set of 10 is available.

As always, alive arrival gurantee. Shipping to Europe including UK

09/01/2025

Atta texana
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Atta cephalotes

Leafcutter ants of the genus Atta are fascinating social insects known for their remarkable ability to harvest plant material and use it to cultivate fungus, which serves as their primary food source. Native to the Americas, Atta ants are highly organized, living in large colonies that can consist of millions of individuals. These ants are characterized by their division of labor, with workers specializing in tasks such as cutting leaves, transporting them, and tending to the fungal gardens. Their agricultural practices and ecological impact make them a key species in tropical and subtropical ecosystems.

05/01/2025

Some isopods which are in stock:

Merulanella Ember Bee
Cubaris White Ducky
Cubaris panda king
Cubaris Murina “mandarine”
Cubaris Murina “glacier”
Cubaris Murina “papaya”
Cubaris tung song
Cubaris white shark
Cristarmadillidium muricatum
Porcellio nicklesi “orange blaze”
Porcellio expansus giant
Porcellio expansus orange
Porcellio werneri “silverback”
Porcellio echinatus
Porcellio Spatulatus “coros”
Porcellio hoffmannseggi
Porcellio hoffmannseggi “orange”
Porcellio bolivari “lemonade”
Porcellio bolivari “yellow ghost”
Porcellio ornatus “high yellow”
Porcellio ornatus “white skirt”
Armadillidium granulatum Lemon
Armadillidium flavoscutatum
Armadillidium pallasii orange
Armadillidium peraccae
Armadillium badum “high yellow”
Armadillidium espanyoli
Armadillidium granulatum white pearl
Armadillidium gestroi

21/12/2024

Reticulitermes sp China

Introduction to Keeping Termites as Pets

Keeping termites as pets might sound unusual, but they offer many benefits that make them fascinating and rewarding. Termite colonies can last forever under the right care, thanks to their unique ability to replace royals with neotenics or even neotenics with neotenics. This means you can enjoy their company for near infinity by theory, unlike other insects that have a lifespan and demand certain requirements to breed and let alone some can't be bred unless given extremely cared for environments.

Termites are also much easier to care for than ants. Once their setup is right, they need very little maintenance. For most wood eating termites just wood and moisture is essentially enough.

Watching termites in their natural behavior—building, foraging, or defending their nest—is both relaxing and educational in observation.

What makes termites extra exciting is their soldiers. Many species have large, impressive soldiers, and some even behave like army ants, working together in amazing ways. These traits make them perfect for anyone interested in nature and insect societies and feel rewarded for keeping them long term!

With their low-maintenance care, long-lasting colonies, and fascinating behavior, termites are a unique and rewarding choice for pet lovers looking for something different and promising.

15/12/2024

20/12/2023

Some pictures of today while cleaning

08/12/2023

Hi everyone

Welcome on the page of Ilyas Insects

Animals on the photo: Goliathus goliathus