Glowspot Roach

Lucihormetica subcincta

Lucihormetica • Blaberidae

intermediate

Overview

A chunky, popular display roach named for the pair of yellow 'headlight' spots on the male's pronotum. (Despite older claims, the spots are reflective coloration, not true bioluminescence.) Keep warmer and more humid than dominos, with rotting wood and bark hides they'll feed on alongside roach chow and produce — OMNIVORE. Slow to mature; a calm, rewarding colony. Harmless.

Husbandry Requirements

Temperature & Humidity

Temperature

78-90°F

Humidity

60-75%

Enclosure Sizes

Adult:small bin for a colony

Substrate

Type:coco fiber with rotting wood / bark hides; kept humid

Depth:2-3 inches

Feeding Schedule

Adult:roach chow + produce + decaying wood; keep humid

Prey size: n/a (omnivore)

Quick Stats

Type

terrestrial

Adult Size

1.2-1.5 inches

Growth Rate

slow

Native Region

South America

Temperament

docile

Behavior

Webbing—

BurrowingNo

Water DishOptional

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