Ergaula pilosa
Ergaula • Corydiidae
A round, glossy, beetle-mimicking roach — females are wingless and tank-like while males are winged. Keep 2-3 inches of coco/peat/soil topped with a layer of decaying hardwood leaf litter, which is an important part of the nymphs' diet, in a humid but well-ventilated enclosure at 75°F or warmer. Adults climb, so use a tight lid. Feeds on dog/cat/chick/fish feed plus leaf litter; moisture from substrate/produce. Females bury oothecae in the substrate; nymphs take 6-8 months to mature. Harmless.
Temperature
70-85°F
Humidity
60-80%
Prey size: omnivore — roach chow/dry dog food, fruit, veg, occasional protein
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
~1-1.2 in (25-30 mm)
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Southeast Asia
Temperament
docile; burrows; adults climb; flightless females
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