First let's talk about my Parcoblatta bolliana and Cariblatta lutea, both are species I have previously owned, but lost to a entomophagous fungus. These are all captive bred specimens, and will not carry such pathogens, thankfully.
The Parcoblatta bolliana are in a medium sized container filled with coconut fiber, I have bark, dead leaves, and a toilet paper roll as hides. Hopefully I will be able to breed this species this time!
The Cariblatta are in a small container similar to the one I am using for my Chorisoneura texensis, with the same feeding hole design. It seems like the best way to avoid escapees in these tiny species. The substrate is a mix of coconut fiber and a little bit of sand, and for hides I am using bark and dead leaves.
Here are some pictures of them!
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| Parcoblatta bolliana subadult male |
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| Parcoblatta bolliana female nymph |
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| Cariblatta lutea adult male |
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| Cariblatta lutea nymph |
Now let's get to my new species!!
My Parcoblatta zebra are housed in a medium sized container filled with coconut fiber. For hides I am using bark, dead leaves, and cardboard pieces. I have a big slab of bark propped upright against one wall of the container, as this species apparently likes upright bark. This species is the prettiest Parcoblatta in my opinion. :)
My Pycnoscelus sp. "Thailand" are housed in a medium sized container filled with several inches of coconut fiber. There are pieces of bark laid down on the surface of the substrate, which they seem to like hiding under. These guys have yet to be identified, but they could be P.conferta.
Here are some pictures!
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| Parcoblatta zebra subadult male |
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| Parcoblatta zebra adult female |
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| Pycnoscelus sp. "Thailand" nymph |
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| Pycnoscelus sp. "Thailand" adult |
I am very happy with this latest order of roaches, hopefully I will be able to breed all of them with no problems.
Well, that's gonna be it for today guys, I hope you enjoyed, and stay tuned for next post! :)
