Parcoblatta pennsylvanica (Pennsylvania Wood Roach)

Parcoblatta pennsylvanica

(Pennsylvania Wood Roach)

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Parcoblatta pennsylvanica (the Pennsylvania Wood Roach) 

Adult Size - Male (28 mm), Female (25 mm)

Climbing Ability - Adults can climb

Flying Ability - Adult males can fly

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Enclosure

P.pennsylvanica 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

P.pennsylvanica aren't picky about their substrate as long as it holds moisture well.

Type - Not picky

Moisture level - Moderate

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Food

P.pennsylvanica 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.pennsylvanica can be kept into the mid 60s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures. Northern strains usually require a winter diapause in the mid 60s.

Range - 65 F to 85 F