Big Black Beetle Mimic - Roach Crossing

Ergaula pilosa

Mixed nymphs: $4/each
Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $40

Detailed Species Stats -Click-

- Adult Size: Male: 35 mm. Female: 37 mm.

- Climbing Abilities: Adult males can climb.

- Flying Abilities: Adult males may be be able to fly.

- Mode of Birth: Oviparous.

- Care Level: Easy.

- Temperature Requirements: 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

- Air Humidity: Not picky.

- Substrate Humidity: Moist.

- Favorite Foods: Not picky.

Locality: None.

If you like Ergaula capucina, you will love this species! Bigger and darker, this species of Ergaula shares its care needs with its smaller cousin. Some adult males have a small spot on their wings, but most are solid chocolate brown. One interesting behavior I’ve noticed is that when the females are left on a hard surface that they cannot burrow into, they will either hunker down and not move or try to walk away by doing a very twitchy and sneaky crawl. Because of its complacent nature and size, this species is excellent for handling.