Paraplecta cf. minutissima (Little Kenyan Roach)

Paraplecta cf. minutissima

(Little Kenyan Roach)

These were unidentified until just recently, when they were discovered to be a Paraplecta species - likely P.minutissima. Nymphs start off orange and slowly grow into brown adults with tiny wings. They are one of the absolute smallest roaches in the hobby, rarely exceeding 10 mm in length. Females create small chambers beneath the substrate's surface, where they give birth to their young. The Little Kenyan Roach works great as both a micro feeder and a tankmate for larger bugs. 

Adult Size - Male (8 mm), Female (10 mm)

Climbing Ability - Adult males can climb

Flying Ability - None

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Enclosure

P.cf.minutissima aren't 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

P.cf.minutissima aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well, isn't abrasive, and is deep enough to burrow in.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Moderate

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Food

P.cf.minutissima 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

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

Range - 70 F to 85 F