Diploptera punctata (Pacific Beetle Mimic Roach)

Diploptera punctata

(Pacific Beetle Mimic Roach)

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Diploptera punctata (the Pacific Beetle Mimic Roach) is a blattodean that is native to Indonesia. This species rose to fame in 2018 when the prospect of harnessing cockroach milk as a food of the future was introduced.

Adult Size - 

"Auburn University": Male (17 mm), Female (22 mm)

Climbing Ability - Adults & nymphs can climb

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

D.punctata aren't particularly large or crowding sensitive, so their enclosure doesn't need to be spacious.

Ventilation level - High

Hides - Necessary

Barrier/Secure Lid - Necessary

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Substrate

D.punctata aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Dry w/ 1 moist corner

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Food

D.punctata 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

D.punctata can be kept into the mid 70s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures

Range - 75 F to 85 F