Parcoblatta notha (Arizona Wood Roach)

Parcoblatta notha

(Arizona Wood Roach)

The Arizona Wood Roach is a beautiful member of our largest native ectobiid genus, Parcoblatta. They start off yellow in color, eventually growing into to a rich amber. Adult males are fully winged, while females only sport a partial pair. Parcoblatta notha reproduces well and could make for a good occasional feeder.

Adult Size - Male (20 mm), Female (18 mm)

Climbing Ability - Adults can climb

Flying Ability - Adult males can fly

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Enclosure

P.notha 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.notha 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.notha 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.notha can be kept into the high 60s, but grows and breeds fastest at warmer temperatures.

Range - 68 F to 85 F