Ischnoptera rufa (Strawberry Roach)

Ischnoptera rufa

(Strawberry Roach)

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Ischnoptera rufa (the Strawberry Roach) is a blattodean that ranges across Costa Rica, Central America, West Indies, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Republic of (Trinidad), Brazil, and Florida. 

Adult Size - Male (17 mm), Female (18 mm)

Climbing Ability - Adults can climb

Flying Ability - Uncertain

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Enclosure

I.rufa 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

I.rufa aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Moderate

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Food

I.rufa doesn't show any real dependency on, or preference for, particular foods.

Type - Normal roach diet

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Temperature

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

Range - 75 F to 85 F