4/23/2022: The cool cerci of Pseudoglomeris tarsalis

Perisphaerinae have received a lot of love lately with the expanding availability of Pseudoglomeris magnifica. There has been another species brewing in the shadows, though.

Pseudoglomeris tarsalis seems to be magnifica‘s even easier-going cousin, and while it doesn’t have the punch that the metallic species has, it does have its own charm. This species seems even less picky than magnifica, is pretty fast-growing, and comes with a few physical quirks. As Invertebrate Dude TJ suggested, the species name seems to point to the gold coloration of the tarsi, but this isn’t the only golden body part. The palps are tipped as well, but most amusingly (to me), the cerci are solid gold as well!

I haven’t gotten offspring from this species yet, though I haven’t had adults for very long either. The appearance of squished BB-pellet-like babies in the enclosure will be a welcome site, though for now I remain smitten with the chic rear accessories of the larger individuals.

-Kyle