Eurycotis decipiens (Zebra Roach)

Eurycotis decipiens

(Zebra Roach)

The OG Zebra Roach! Nymphs sport a white base color with alluring black bands across each abdominal segment. Adults keep this patterning, but add a pair of stumpy, orange wings. Before Dorylaea orini (Orin's Roach) arrived on the scene, Eurycotis decipiens was the only zebra-striped species in culture. Some sources trace the currently kept stock all the way back to the 1980s. Despite being around for decades now, their dapper appearance still charms many a blatticulturist to this day. The Zebra Roach prefers a more humid environment than many other Eurycotis species.

Adult Size - Male (32 mm), Female (32 mm)

Climbing Ability - Nymphs & adults can climb

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

E.decipiens 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

E.decipiens aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Moderate

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Food

E.decipiens 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

E.decipiens can be kept into the mid 70s, but grow and breed fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 75 F to 85 F