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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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...
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...
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...
Bornean Leaf Roach
Epilamprinae sp. “Borneo” 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 and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...