Ghost Porcelain Cockroach “Gyna caffrorum”

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Ghost Porcelain Cockroach “Gyna caffrorum”

Also Known as:

  • Ghost Porcelain Cockroach
  • Chrome Roach

Taxonomy;

Domain: Eukaryota, Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Arthropoda, Class: Insecta, Order: Blattodea, Family: Blaberidae, Genus: Gyna, Species: G. caffrorum

Origin;

This cockroach is native to South Africa

Description;

This is a beautiful species of cockroach, As its name suggests they are emerald green in colour, There is a difference in Adult makes and females where females are that lush emerald green wingless appearance (As per the picture) where males males are dark green and they have wings

This cochroach can grow to around 30mm in length.

Diet;

This cockroach feeds on leaf litter and fresh fruits and vegs, but love a bit of bee pollen. We have found that they like a small bowl of water or a jelly pot

Enclosure;

These cockroaches are a climbing species, they can climb their glass/plastic tanks to escape (Will escape!), The adult do have wings but can fly for a few seconds then glide to get our of your way.

The enclosure should have around 3 inches of substrate, as Nymphs will burrow while they are young,  with a good layer of leaf litter, this will also be a food source as-well as hiding spare for the roach. Make sure to supply them multiple pieces of Corkbark.

Temperature should be kept around 29-35C (85-95F), with the humidity about 65-85%.

Breeding;

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Author: Mark Goodwin, Bugs & Beyond, Image credited to Bugs & Beyond

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