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...
Category: South America
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Peruvian Cave Roach
Blaberus cf. peruvianus Mixed nymphs: $10 Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $60 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....
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...
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.
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...