Lucihormetica verrucosa
Lucihormetica • Blaberidae
A handsome display roach named for the two pale 'glowspots' on its pronotum — despite the name these are pigment spots, not light organs (interestingly, a carrot-rich diet deepens them toward orange-red). Keep on barely-moist peat and rotted compost at 75-85°F with medium-high humidity; adults of both sexes climb but cannot fly, so use a secure lid. They dig semi-permanent burrows to shelter and raise young. Feeds on organic banana, orange, carrot, zucchini, and soaked high-protein dog food; moisture from produce/substrate. Harmless.
Temperature
75-85°F
Humidity
60-80%
Prey size: omnivore — roach chow/dry dog food, fruit, veg, occasional protein
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
~1.5-1.6 in (37-40 mm)
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
South America (Colombia, Venezuela)
Temperament
docile; climbs; flightless
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