Harlequin Roach - Roach Crossing

Neostylopyga rhombifolia

Mixed nymphs: $8/each ( Contact for Availability )
Starter colony (12 mixed nymphs): $80 ( Contact for Availability )

Detailed Species Stats -Click-

- Adult Size: Male: 28 mm. Female: 35 mm.

- Climbing Abilities: All life stages can climb.

- Flying Abilities: Cannot fly.

- Mode of Birth: Oviparous.

- Care Level: Intermediate.

- Temperature Requirements: 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit.

- Air Humidity: Dry.

- Substrate Humidity: Moist.

- Favorite Foods: Not picky.

Locality: None.

Although my initial experience with this species was that it was quite tricky, I have since acquired a different strain that is much more vigorous than my previous one. They produce many egg cases but require heat, a humid retreat for egg laying, and drier upper levels to thrive. The nymphs hatch out reddish brown but change to a beautiful red as they grow, eventually gaining their incredible, namesake harlequin pattern a few molts before adulthood. Although the adults produce distasteful compounds, the nymphs are safe to use as occasional feeders. Though the nymphs are skittish, adults handle fairly well.