Gyna lurida
Gyna • Blaberidae
A delicate, pale 'porcelain'-toned display roach. Live-bearing and prolific — females drop up to ~30 nymphs per litter, several times a year, with adults living about a year. Nymphs burrow in moist substrate; adults can fly, so keep the lid secure. Comfortable at 70-85°F with moderate humidity; offer moisture via a moist sponge or fresh produce rather than open water (drowning risk). Feeds on chow, fruit, and veg. Harmless. A pretty, fast-multiplying colony species.
Temperature
70-85°F
Humidity
55-75%
Prey size: omnivore — roach chow/dry dog food, fruit, veg, occasional protein
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
27-31 mm
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Africa
Temperament
active; adults fly
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