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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Red Runner / Turkistan Roach
Periplaneta lateralis 100 mixed: $20 500 mixed: $90 1000 mixed: $160 As of January 2023, molecular and morphological evidence supports this species and the well-known Periplaneta americana forming a clade apart from other species...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Brown-Banded Roach
Supella longipalpa Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $30 ( Contact for Availability ) THIS SPECIES IS A HOUSEHOLD PEST. KEEP AT YOUR OWN RISK. This pest species is often found in dormitories, laboratories, and...
Unadorned Roach
Symploce pallens Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $20 ( Contact for Availability ) The unadorned cockroach is an occasional inhabitant of greenhouses around the globe. The males are fully winged and the females are...
Asian Roach
Blattella asahinai Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $20 ( Contact for Availability ) Have you ever wanted to keep Blattella germanica, but were too afraid of having them infest your house? I have good...
German Roach
Blattella germanica Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $20 ( Contact for Availability ) THIS SPECIES IS A HOUSEHOLD PEST. KEEP AT YOUR OWN RISK. Yes, this is the infamous German roach. After years of...
German Roach
Blattella germanica Cultivar name: “Black” Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $40 ( Not Available ) THIS SPECIES IS A HOUSEHOLD PEST. KEEP AT YOUR OWN RISK. Isolated by Auburn University. Please see the Blattella...
Australian Roach
Periplaneta australasiae Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $30 Despite its common name, the Australian roach is native to Africa. It is a pest in greenhouses around the world, where it thrives in the warm,...
Smoky-Brown Roach
Periplaneta fuliginosa Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $30 The smoky brown cockroach is a familiar sight in many eastern coastal states, particularly Texas and the Carolinas. As with the other members of this genus,...
Brown Roach
Periplaneta brunnea Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $50 (Contact for availability) The brown roach is extremely similar to the American roach, only with different coloration and differently shaped cerci. It is less adaptable than...
American Roach
Periplaneta americana Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $20 50 mixed: $50 Perhaps the most famous cockroach, the American roach is found across the globe. It is a resilient species, having spread far beyond its...
American Roach
Periplaneta americana Cultivar name: “White Eye” Mixed nymphs: $4/each Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $40 Re-isolated from mixed stock by Orin McMonigle. Please see the Periplaneta americana page for additional information.
Saussure’s Giant Sand Roach
Polyphaga saussurei Mixed nymphs: $10/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $70 This gigantic Polyphaga has persisted in roach collections for many years but has not been readily available until now. At over forty-five millimeters...
Little Penguin Roach
Ectobiidae sp. “Malaysia” Starter colony (15 mixed nymphs): $30 ( Contact for Availability ) This perky roach species was collected by Auburn University and has been cultivated for several years. Adults appear day-active while...
Extinct Roach
Simandoa conserfariam Mixed nymphs: $15/each Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $100 With a purchase of 5 or more different cockroach species starter cultures from Roach Crossing, you may request to receive a free starter...
Rustic Leaf Roach
Rhabdoblatta rustica Mixed nymphs: $8/each ( Contact for Availability )Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 ( Contact for Availability ) Important note: In 2021 this species was re-identified as Rhabdoblatta rustica. The common...