Magnificent Emerald Roach
Pseudoglomeris magnifica “Cuc Phuong” Mixed nymphs: $40/each ( Not available ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $350 ( Not available ) The magnificent emerald roach finally makes its appearance on Roach Crossing with a...
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Orange-Head Roach
Eublaberus posticus “Limon Province” 15 mixed: $30 ( Contact for Availability ) 60 mixed: $100 ( Contact for Availability ) Long-time hobbyist “Uncle Fenghis” has kept this novel, locality orange-head roach strain propagating in...
Schwarz’s Hooded Roach
Compsodes schwarzi 30 mixed: $20 100 mixed: $60 300 mixed: $160 ( Contact for availability ) Alan Jeon put the extra special effort into collecting this tiny species on Roach Crossing’s first Arizona trip....
Japanese Roach
Periplaneta japonica “New York City” Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $60 Roach fanciers of the United States waste little time. After this species was reported from certain areas of New York City, the collective...
American Roach
Periplaneta americana Cultivar name: “Black” Mixed nymphs: $5/each Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $40 The isolator of this strain is currently being researched. This creation of this pretty cultivar was the first step to...
Death’s Head Roach
Blaberus craniifer Cultivar name: “Euro” Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 “Euro” is the longest craniifer variety, although more lightly built than the other two. The elytra are typically solid black,...
Southern Belle Roach
Euthlastoblatta sp. “Ocala” Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $70 Hiding among the biological curiosities of the southern United States alongside many invasives and perhaps equally as many undescribed species is a decorated treasure found...
Zebra Wood Roach
Parcoblatta zebra “Buhl” Mixed nymphs: $5/each ( Contact for availability ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 ( Contact for availability ) Arguably the prettiest Parcoblatta species, zebra roaches have been coveted by hobbyists...
Green Banana Roach
Panchlora nivea “Tuscaloosa” 30 mixed: $30 ( Contact for Availability ) 100 mixed: $80 ( Contact for Availability ) 500 mixed: $350 ( Contact for Availability ) This is the -true- green banana roach! Adults are...
Small-Spotted Balta Roach
Balta notulata Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $40 Balta is a large, confusing genus with many similar-looking roaches. There may be many undescribed species, and even more in related genera. It is highly unlikely...
Speckled Banana Roach
Panchlora sp. “Speckled” Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 ( Contact for availability ) 40 mixed nymphs: $100 ( Contact for availability ) Rounding out the captive Panchlora roster with a bit more variety,...
Wright’s Brown-Hooded Roach
Cryptocercus wrighti Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 **Long-term Captive Wild Caughts** All Cryptocercus orders come with a free quart of white-rot wood, though additional shipping costs may be incurred for some orders. Brown-hooded...
Kindred Narrow-Wing Log Roach
Panesthia angustipennis cognata “Laos” Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $250 All Panesthia orders come with a free quart of white-rot wood, though additional shipping costs may be incurred for some orders. Roach Crossing’s early...
Discoid Roach
Blaberus discoidalis “Redlands” 15 mixed: $30 70 mixed: $100 300 mixed: $250 (Not available) In the incessant quest to acquire more pure discoid roach lines, Floridian roach enthusiasts have stepped up to the plate....
Boll’s Sand Roach
Arenivaga bolliana “Del Rio” Mixed nymphs: $10/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 “Del Rio” was collected by superstar roach collector Alan Jeon in the front yard of another enthusiast. Subsisting on oak leaf...
Robust Barrel Roach
Bantua robusta “Namibia” Mixed nymphs: $10/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $90 Back in the mid 2000s when Roach Crossing wasn’t even a formative thought, the “Bantua robusta / African bullet roach” debacle was...
Parish’s Thin-Nerved Roach
Chorisoneura parishi 40 mixed: $30 100 mixed: $70 Upon first finding this species in Florida circa 2015, its identity was a mystery for some time before better identification resources were available. Found very sparingly...
Swole Horned Roach
Hormetica strumosa Mixed nymphs: $10/each ( Not available ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $90 ( Not available ) Unsurprisingly, the genus Lucihormetica was introduced to culture first (most likely due to the stylish...
Striped Sun Roach
Hemithyrsocera vittata Mixed nymphs: $10/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $100 This is my second favorite cockroach and will quickly become an adored species for anyone who puts the effort into keeping them. The...
Pennsylvania Wood Roach
Parcoblatta pennsylvanica “Tuscaloosa” Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $40 Parcoblatta pennsylvanica in name only, this locality is very different from northern strains despite the adult males possessing the identifying paired thoracic structures. There is...
Deceptive Lobe-Wing Roach
Loboptera decipiens Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $40 This is a common species in southern Europe, where it occasionally enters (but does not infest) houses. Outdoors it is often found in anthropogenic habitats, though...
Twin-Tipped Winglet Roach
Lobopterella dimidiatipes Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $30 While very superficially similar to Loboptera decipiens, this species is much easier to please and faster breeding. Adults are more thoroughly marked, though debatably more ornate...
Spotted Mediterranean Roach
Ectobius pallidus Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $30 ***Wild Caughts*** ( Contact for Availability ) Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $40 ( Contact for Availability ) What do horses and a tiny cockroach have...
Pacific Dampwood Termite
Zootermopsis cf. angusticollis Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $100 Minds are repeatedly blown upon learning that termites are nothing more than extremely specialized roaches, and some taxa that look more similar to traditional cockroaches...
Little Gem Roach
Aglaopteryx gemma “Key Largo” Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 These exquisite roaches are found throughout the extreme southeastern United States and are probably endemic to that part of the Caribbean. There are numerous...
Polished New Roach
Neoblattella detersa Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $40 ( Not Available ) A Caribbean endemic that has, naturally or unnaturally, made its way to Florida, the polished new roach is found in a variety...
Rehn’s Flat Roach
Latiblattella rehni Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 This is a flighty, high-strung roach often found within the folds of dead palm fronds. Considering the lack of defense mechanisms, this species is probably readily...
Ruby Long-Wing Roach
Ischnoptera sp. “Perry” Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $40 This intriguing cockroach resembles Ischnoptera deropeltiformis and may be a subspecies or variant of it, though there are some suspicious differences. The...
Mini Yellow Roach
Cariblatta minima Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $40 ( Not available ) Although once considered a subspecies of Cariblatta lutea, the mini yellow cockroach has once again been elevated to species status. It is...
American Wood Roach
Parcoblatta cf. americana “Twain Harte” Mixed nymphs: $6/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $50 This little gem is one of my favorite Parcoblatta species. In 2014, cockroach enthusiast Kevin Przyybala revisited a...
Florida Skunk Roach
Eurycotis floridana “Big Torch Key” Mixed nymphs: $8/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 In the original Allpet Roaches book by Orin McMonigle and R. Willis, there lies a mythical image; plate 1, image...
American Roach
Periplaneta americana Cultivar name: “Venom” Mixed nymphs: $7/each Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $60 The isolator of this strain is currently being researched. Probably the coolest American cockroach strain ever created, bearing an undeniable...
Honduran Cave Roach
Blaberus sp. “Honduras” Mixed nymphs: $10/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 This impressive species was collected and first cultured by Gil Wizen and I will be adding more information about its habitat...
Common Hisser
Gromphadorhina portentosa Cultivar name: “LLE Mahogany” Mixed nymphs: $10/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $90 Large pairs: $50 Isolated by Dan Greiner, refined by Roach Crossing. Please see the Gromphadorhina portentosa page for additional...
Chibi Scrub Roach
Eurycotis improcera Mixed nymphs: $8/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $70 Despite its small size and cuteness this Eurycotis is quite tenacious, thriving on dry tropical islands in the Caribbean. The preferred habitat is in...
Cloaked Sun Roach
Hemithyrsocera palliata Mixed nymphs: $5/each Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $50 Breaking the typical nocturnal roach mold, the cloaked sun roach is a striking day-active species. Adults and nymphs frequently perch on stems and...
Rosy Roach
Gyna cf. sculpturata Mixed nymphs: $8/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 At long last a new Gyna sp. has found its way into the hobby!...
Costa Rican Banana Roach
Panchlora sp. “Costa Rica” Cultivar name: “Yellow” 15 mixed: $80 40 mixed: $200 Isolated and refined by Roach Crossing. At long last, a banana roach that’s banana colored! This beautiful selection can be housed...
Costa Rican Banana Roach
Panchlora sp. “Costa Rica” 15 mixed: $50 40 mixed: $100 Somewhere in between Panchlora sp. “Hobby” and sp. “Giant” in size, this species combines a bit of the color of each as...
Mega Glowspot Roach
Lucihormetica grossei Mixed nymphs: $15/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $120 After seeing these titans in person, the mega glowspot roach quickly became my favorite Lucihormetica species. It dwarfs both subcincta and verrucosa, and...
Bornean Leaf Roach
Epilamprinae sp. “Kota Kinabalu” Mixed nymphs: $8/each ( Contact for availability ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 ( Contact for availability ) The Bornean leaf roach is a pleasant representative of the genus...
Florida Sand Roach
Arenivaga floridensis “Archbold” Mixed nymphs: $15/each ( Contact for availability ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $130 ( Contact for availability ) Florida is a fascinating place that embodies the dichotomy of...
Lyrate Assassin Mimic
Paranauphoeta lyrata Mixed nymphs: $10/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 Despite the devastating loss of the rufipes/discoidalis species in captivity, in recent years we have been graced with two new assassin mimics to...
Taiwanese Assassin Mimic
Paranauphoeta formosana Mixed nymphs: $12/each ( Contact for availability ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $100 ( Contact for availability ) As the name suggests, these roaches mimic assassin bugs in the wild; the...
Malaysian Night-Dweller Roach
Nocticola sp. “Malaysia” 30 mixed: $20 ( Contact for availability ) 100 mixed: $60 ( Contact for availability ) 300 mixed: $160 ( Contact for availability ) For years I believed these unique roaches,...
Mount Ord Stump Roach
Arenivaga sp. “Mount Ord” Mixed nymphs: $10/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $100 Collector Ben Senigaglia found a handful of these intriguing roaches in the duff at the bottom of a rotting tree, giving...
Orin’s Zebra Roach
Dorylaea orini Mixed nymphs: $12/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $100 At long last the glorious Orin’s zebra roach has been bred at Roach Crossing! This species was named after long-time hobbyist Orin McMonigle...
Boll’s Sand Roach
Arenivaga bolliana “Boerne” Mixed nymphs: $10/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 This is the largest species of Arenivaga and maybe the most unique from other southwestern species’ care. Boll’s sand roach is found...
Little Kenyan Roach
Paraplecta cf. minutissima “Kenya” 30 mixed: $10 100 mixed: $30 300 mixed: $80 Although it is no longer the smallest cultivated cockroach species, the little Kenyan roach is still the smallest Blaberid in culture....
Red Runner / Turkistan Roach
Shelfordella lateralis 100 mixed: $15 ( Not Available ) 500 mixed: $50 ( Not Available ) 1000 mixed: $80 ( Not Available ) One of the best feeders out there, the Turkistan roach is...
Red Goblin Roach
Paratemnopteryx couloniana 30 mixed: $20 ( Not Available ) 100 mixed: $80 ( Not Available ) The red goblin roach is an uncommonly kept species that makes for a decent feeder. The adult females...
Guyanna Spotted Roach
Blaptica dubia 50 mixed: $25 ( Contact for Availability ) 100 mixed: $40 ( Contact for Availability ) 500 mixed: $180 ( Contact for Availability ) Presently, the Guyanna spotted roach is one of...
Lobster Roach
Nauphoeta cinerea 100 mixed: $20 500 mixed: $80 1000 mixed: $150 This roach has made a name for itself due to itself incredibly fast, steady reproduction, softness, and palatability. Although this species...
Oriental Roach
Blatta orientalis 30 mixed: $20 ( Contact for Availability ) 100 mixed: $60 ( Contact for Availability ) Also known as the “water bug”, the oriental roach has one of the widest distributions...
Surinam Roach
Pycnoscelus surinamensis 30 mixed: $10 100 mixed: $30 500 mixed: $120 The Surinam roach is a parthenogenetic species, meaning the entire culture consists of females. The nymphs are plump and soft and make excellent...
Cuban Burrowing Roach
Byrsotria fumigata var. pallida 15 mixed: $25 60 mixed: $90 After many years this strain has been found to be a unique line of Byrsotria fumigata different from the nominate form. The males...
Pallid Roach
Phoetalia pallida 30 mixed: $10 100 mixed: $30 500 mixed: $120 Recent experience with this amazing feeder suggests that it prefers a much drier substrate than previously assumed. This species responds well to constant...
Red-Head Roach
Oxyhaloa deusta 30 mixed: $10 100 mixed: $30 500 mixed: $120 A quick breeder, this species compensates for its lack of size with its breeding speed and colors; adults and older nymphs are a...
Rotund Banana Roach
Panchlora sp. “Hobby” 30 mixed: $30 100 mixed: $80 500 mixed: $350 ( Contact for Availability ) This beautiful species is an excellent feeder for any insectivore. The bright colors and erratic movements of the...
Bilunate Roach
Ischnoptera bilunata 30 mixed: $20 ( Contact for Availability ) 100 mixed: $60 ( Contact for Availability ) 500 mixed: $250 ( Contact for Availability ) Despite the numerous gigantic, lush-looking...
Asian Wood Roach
Asiablatta kyotensis Mixed nymphs: $5/each (Contact for availability) Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $40 (Contact for availability) The Asian wood roach is so similar to our native wood roaches that the two were once...
Wingless Female Roach
Pycnoscelus femapterus 30 mixed: $20 100 mixed: $60 500 mixed: $250 This promising species reproduces comparably to Pycnoscelus surinamensis, only both sexes are present. The males can climb and flutter but the females and...
Orange-Head Roach
Eublaberus posticus 50 mixed: $40 ( Contact for Availability ) 100 mixed: $70 ( Contact for Availability ) 500 mixed: $320 ( Contact for Availability ) This is an excellent feeder species and one...
Ivory-Head Roach
Eublaberus distanti “Ivory” This roach is more than just a feeder. Click here to see why! 15 mixed: $20 40 mixed: $40 100 mixed: $90 There have been some major discussions regarding the...
Six-Spot Roach
Eublaberus cf. biolleyi 15 mixed: $20 40 mixed: $40 100 mixed: $90 There have been some major discussions regarding the taxonomy of this and another Eublaberus entity in culture. More information/clarification can be...
Dusky Cave Roach
Blaberus fusca (nomen nudum) 15 mixed: $20 ( Contact for Availability ) 40 mixed: $40 ( Contact for Availability ) 100 mixed: $90 ( Contact for Availability ) Blaberus fusca is...
Discoid Roach
Blaberus discoidalis “Banana Bay” 50 mixed: $60 ( Contact for Availability ) 100 mixed: $100 ( Contact for Availability ) 500 mixed: $450 (Not available) Blaberus discoidalis is a large sized feeder species that...
Roly-Poly Roach
Perisphaerus pygmaeus Mixed nymphs: $20/each ( Not available ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $200 ( Not available ) This small roach is quite unique in the hobby. Currently, it is both the only...
Pale-Bordered Field Roach
Pseudomops septentrionalis Mixed nymphs: $5/each ( Contact for Availability ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 ( Contact for Availability ) The pale-bordered field roach is a timid species from the southern US. The...
Strawberry Long-Wing Roach
Ischnoptera rufa “Costa Rica” Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $30 Within the genus Ischnoptera, there are over 90 described species with many more certainly lurking in the jungles of the Neotropics. That being said,...
Firefly Mimic
Schultesia lampyridiformis Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $40 This beautiful species is often found in bird nests in the wild. Its color and pattern resemble that of fireflies, which are toxic to many predators...
Southern Wood Roach
Parcoblatta divisa Mixed nymphs: $2/each ( Not available ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $15 ( Not available ) The southern woods roach is a native roach often found in the Southeastern US. It...
The Sexy Legs Roach
Ischnoptera deropeltiformis Mixed nymphs: $5/each (Not available) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $50 (Not available) As its name declares, this species has very sexy legs. The newborns are dull brown (much like other native...
Giant Green Banana Roach
Panchlora sp. “Giant” Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $30 40 mixed nymphs: $80 This very large species of Panchlora is believed to be exoleta, however this has not yet been confirmed. The females can...
Pacific Beetle Mimic
Diploptera punctata Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $50 By far one of the cutest roaches, this species mimics a small brown beetle. Despite its unassuming appearance, this species is protected by extremely powerful chemicals...
Broad Wood Roach
Parcoblatta lata Mixed nymphs: $5/each ( Contact for availability ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 ( Contact for availability ) The broad wood roach is the second largest species in the genus Parcoblatta....
Mauritian Zebra-Faced Roach
Anallacta methanoides Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $50 A quirky Ectobiid, this species hails from the same island as the extinct dodo bird. This is a high-strung species that moves so quickly that small...
African Bullet Roach
cf. Neostylopyga propinqua Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 I’ve got to admit, when I first saw this species, I thought “Pfft, just another little roach.” But after acquiring a few and watching them,...
Indian Roach
Pycnoscelus indicus Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $20 Though it isn’t the most visually appealing, the Indian roach has an interesting history. It has been flip-flopped around through various taxonomic identities, mainly because of...
Shadow Roach
Pycnoscelus nigra Mixed nymphs: $2/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $20 This lovely little species is almost identical to the Surinam roach (Pycnoscelus surinamensis.) Like its cousin, it is parthenogenetic, and thus colonies can...
Ember Roach
Pycnoscelus striatus Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $20 This species is incredibly shy, but will come out in droves to feed when hungry. The adults resemble burning embers when retreating back under the substrate....
Black Velvet Roach
Deropeltis sp. “Masai Mara” Mixed nymphs: $10/each ( Contact for Availability ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $100 ( Contact for Availability ) Few roaches rival the fuzzy goodness of a female black velvet...
Ornate Velvet Roach
Deropeltis paulinoi Mixed nymphs: $8/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $70 The ornate velvet roach is a colorful species that loves heat and humidity. Adult males have peculiarly long, waspy wings, while the females...
Patchwork Roach
Gyna bisannulata Mixed nymphs: $15each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $150 The patchwork roach has been in the hobby for a while but it can be a picky breeder. Under ideal conditions it will...
Chrome Roach
Gyna caffrorum Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $30 This roach species breaks the typical roach color scheme with gorgeous blue-gray young adults. The coloration on older individuals is typically white-ish with...
Porcelain Roach
Gyna lurida Mixed nymphs: $3/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $30 This representative of the genus Gyna has been cultured by enthusiasts for a long time. The adults have a variety of color schemes,...
Porcelain Roach
Gyna lurida Cultivar name: “Yellow” Mixed nymphs: $8/each ( Contact for Availability ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 ( Contact for Availability ) Isolated by Orin McMonigle, refined by Roach Crossing. Please see...
Pink Roach
Gyna capucina Mixed nymphs: $20/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $200 The pink cockroach holds the title of “unsung Holy Grail” of the cockroach hobby. For years, many have tried to breed this species...
Orange Domino Roach
Therea regularis Mixed nymphs: $10/each ( Contact for Availability ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $100 ( Contact for Availability ) The delightful orange domino roach shares its pattern with the regular domino roach,...
Question Mark Roach
Therea olegrandjeani Mixed nymphs: $5/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 This pretty roach can be slow growing, with nymphs occasionally taking two years to reach adulthood. The long wait is worth it, as...
Domino Roach
Therea petiveriana Mixed nymphs: $5/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 The domino roach is a classic staple of the roach enthusiast’s collection. Its bold, handsome markings coupled with its hardiness have made it...
Zebra Roach
Eurycotis decipiens Mixed nymphs: $8/each ( Contact for Availability ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 ( Contact for Availability ) The zebra roach is a gorgeous species that enjoys heat and humidity. The...
Harlequin Roach
Neostylopyga rhombifolia Mixed nymphs: $8/each ( Contact for Availability ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 ( Contact for Availability ) Although my initial experience with this species was that it was quite tricky,...
Warty Glowspot Roach
Lucihormetica verrucosa Mixed nymphs: $5/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $50 Care for this interesting looking roach is the same as the common glowspot cockroach, though this species does not seem to have its...
Glowspot Roach
Lucihormetica subcincta Mixed nymphs: $5/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $50 This species is admired for its beautiful coloration. The nymphs are dark maroon with little orange heads, while the adults are mostly black...
Red and Black Roach
Opisthoplatia orientalis Mixed nymphs: $5/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 The red and black roach has a very wide distribution and is quite adaptable. For a long time, it was the only member...
Giant Lobster Roach
Henschoutedenia flexivitta 15 mixed: $20 50 mixed: $50 100 mixed: $90 This is one of my absolute favorite species. Although they look like bigger lobster roaches, they are more closely related to the genus...
Gold Medal Roach
Rhyparobia cf. capelloi Mixed nymphs: $5/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $50 The adaptive defenses that some organisms have developed are quite amazing. Some millipedes produce cyanide, bombardier beetles combine combustible chemicals to coat...
Madeira Roach
Rhyparobia maderae Mixed nymphs: $6/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $60 Despite its size and ease of culturing, the Madeira roach is still uncommonly kept by enthusiasts. It is a good captive, packing all...
Florida Skunk Roach
Eurycotis floridana “Silver Springs” Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 Don’t let the name trick you; although this species produces a defensive odor, many keepers find it to be extremely pleasant....
Scrub Roach
Eurycotis opaca “Soroa” Mixed nymphs: $8/each ( Not Available ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $70 ( Not Available ) Indigenous to Cuba, the scrub cockroach is closely related to our native Eurycotis floridana....
Scrub Roach
Eurycotis opaca “Jaruco” Mixed nymphs: $10/each ( Not Available ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $100 ( Not Available ) Indigenous to Cuba, the scrub cockroach is closely related to our native Eurycotis floridana....
Tonkawa Sand Roach
Arenivaga tonkawa Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 Arenivaga tonkawa is a sand roach species found in Texas and the surrounding areas. Colonies are best maintained in small containers as Arenivaga...
Burmese Beetle Mimic
Ergaula capucina Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 The adult females of this lovely species mimic a small brown beetle, while the adult males have a more typical roach-y appearance with...
Chinese Medicinal Roach
Eupolyphaga sinensis Mixed nymphs: $7/each Starter colony (12 mixed): $70 Popular in China as a folk remedy, this cockroach is being continuously investigated for medicinal uses. Treatments made from this species are thought to...
Egyptian Sand Roach
Polyphaga aegyptiaca “Sinai” Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 The Egyptian sand roach requires much patience: nymphs can take several years to reach adulthood. The difference between the adults is...
Big Black Beetle Mimic
Ergaula pilosa Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 If you like Ergaula capucina, you will love this species! Bigger and darker, this species of Ergaula shares its care needs with its...
Bolivian Roach
Blaberus boliviensis Mixed nymphs: $5/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $50 According to current data, this roach species is endemic to Bolivia. Like most other Blaberus, it is undemanding and excellent for beginners. Unique...
Polymorphic Roach
Blaberus atropos “Florida” Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 This vivid species make a great pet or feeder. It is very similar to Blaberus discoidalis, but adults have an enticing...
Headlamp Roach
Eublaberus serranus Mixed nymphs: $3/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $30 This moisture-loving Eublaberus is very easy to care for and immensely fun to feed. The adults have multiple pronotum pattern variations from an...
Peruvian Black-Head Roach
Blaberus parabolicus “Colombia” Mixed nymphs: $5/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $50 This new line of black-head roach is far similar to early descriptions of the species in captivity. Adults are...
Horseshoe Crab Roach
Hemiblabera tenebricosa Mixed nymphs: $2/each Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $20 This very timid species prefers to stay buried most of the time. They are most easily seen early in the morning or late...
Cuban Burrowing Roach
Byrsotria fumigata var. fumigata Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 Though very similar to Roth’s giant burrowing roach, the Cuban burrowing roach is smaller, faster growing, and faster breeding. The males...
Striped Burrowing Roach
Byrsotria cabrerai Mixed nymphs: $5/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $50 My personal favorite Byrsotria species, the striped burrowing roach is also the second largest in the genus. Males tend to be bulkier than...
Roth’s Giant Burrowing Roach
Byrsotria rothi Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 Roth’s giant burrowing roach is a gentle giant and one of my go-to species for handling. Males are highly variable in body size,...
Death’s Head Roach
Blaberus craniifer Cultivar name: “Orin McMonigle” Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 Probably one of the coolest roaches, the death’s head roach is often (unbelievably) mistaken for several other species, including...
Death’s Head Roach
Blaberus craniifer Cultivar name: “University of California, Riverside” Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 This strain of Blaberus craniifer is characterized by its larger size, overall darker coloration, and less distinct...
Peruvian Cave Roach
Blaberus cf. peruvianus Mixed nymphs: $3 Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $30 This uncommon species (and Blaberus fusca) may be responsible for the infamous “fusca x giganteus”, “craniifer x giganteus”, and “fusca hybrid” crosses....
Colossal Roach
Blaberus colosseus “Ecuador” Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 Although it is smaller than the Peruvian strain, this is still a large roach. Due to its elytral markings it was initially...
Colossal Roach
Blaberus colosseus “Peru” Mixed nymphs: $6/each ( Contact for Availability ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $50 ( Contact for Availability ) The Peruvian strain of colossal roach dwarves many other species, though it...
Giant Peppered Roach
Archimandrita tesselata Mixed nymphs: $6/each ( Contact for Availability ) Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $60 ( Contact for Availability ) This huge species is easy to care for and breed if set up...
Giant Cave Roach
Blaberus giganteus Mixed nymphs: $6/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $60 One of the longest roaches readily available in the hobby, the giant cave roach provides an excellent next-step-up challenge to the beginning enthusiast....
Dwarf Hisser
Elliptorhina chopardi Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 Large pairs: $15 The smallest (and possibly the cutest) available hissing cockroach, the dwarf hisser compensates for size with its volume; it can...
Halloween Hisser
Elliptorhina javanica Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 Large pairs: $15 This extremely popular hisser comes in two color forms; red pronotum (pictured) and black pronotum, with some individuals having blended...
Bumpy Hisser
Elliptorhina davidi Mixed nymphs: $15/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $150 Large pairs: $50 Some individuals of this handsome hisser species have very pronounced bumps all over their body while others are mostly smooth....
V-Horn Hisser
Elliptorhina laevigata Mixed nymphs: $8/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 Large pairs: $30 When I entered the roach hobby many years ago, I remember seeing pictures of a unique hissing cockroach on the...
Tiger Hisser
Gromphadorhina grandidieri Mixed nymphs: $6/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $60 Large pairs: $30 The tiger hisser breaks the typical roach coloration mold with its vivid mixture of black, yellow, orange, and red. Nymphs...
Tiger Hisser
Gromphadorhina grandidieri Cultivar name: “Black” Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40 Large pairs: $20 Unknown isolator, refined by Roach Crossing. Please see the Gromphadorhina grandidieri page for additional information. This color...