cf. Neostylopyga propinqua (African Bullet Roach)

cf. Neostylopyga propinqua

(African Bullet Roach)

cf. Neostylopyga propinqua (the African Bullet Roach) was originally collected on Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. As its name implies, this species is capable of running very fast. Thankfully for the blatticulturist though, not actually as fast as a speeding bullet. Specimens are very sleek at all life stages. They exhibit a dark base color with margins on the fronts of their bodies that transition from orange to red with age. When disturbed, colonies will produce a defensive odor strangely reminiscent of marijuana. 😅

Adult Size - Male (18 mm), Female (21 mm)

Climbing Ability - Adults & nymphs can climb

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

cf. N.propinqua aren't particularly large or crowding sensitive, so their enclosure doesn't need to be spacious.

Ventilation level - Moderate

Hides - Necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Necessary

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Substrate

cf. N.propinqua aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Moderate

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Food

cf. N.propinqua aren't picky about their food and can be fed an average roach diet.

Type - Fruits, proteinaceous pet foods, vegetables

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Temperature

cf. N.propinqua can be kept into the low 70s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 70 F to 85 F