Species profile

Cubaris sp "Amber Firefly DCF"

While "Amber Firefly LCF" showcases a pale, lighter body, Cubaris sp "Amber Firefly DCF" takes the opposite approach with a rich black to charcoal exoskeleton that beautifully highlights its glowing amber dorsal marking. Native to Thailand, this selectively bred dark colour form is admired for its bold contrast and elegant colouration

"DCF" stands for Dark Colour Form, referring to this selectively bred morph's dark body colour compared to "LCF"

Quick facts

Genus
Cubaris
Species
"Amber Firefly DCF"
Difficulty
Advanced
Country
Thailand
Size
Medium
Temperature
22–26°C
Humidity
High
Ventilation
Moderate
Status
In current collection