In the genus Hormetica males have distinct bumps and projections on the pronotum, females a smoother pronotum – not yet confirmed with photos for this form. Adults of both sexes are winged.
Nymphen
Nymphs: in the last 2–3 instars, check the underside of the abdomen – females have one large terminal plate, males a narrower plate with 1–2 small extra segments behind it (often with tiny styli). Not practical in young nymphs.
Entwicklungsstadien
Large nymphs are dark and wingless. The form is scientifically undescribed and has been in European culture for a few years.
Häufige Probleme
Failed final moults and deformed wings – especially after shipping stress.
Grows very slowly when kept cool.
Little husbandry data – deep, moist substrate with rotting wood and leaf litter works.
Gut zu wissen
A hobby form without a species name; sometimes linked to H. apolinari, but that is only speculation.
Taxonomie
Ordnung
Blattodea
Familie
Blaberidae
Unterfamilie
Blaberinae
Handelsnamen
Colombian horned roach
Aus meiner Zucht
Fotos und Videos
Aufnahmen von Hormetica sp. "Colombia" aus meiner Zucht. Klicke auf ein Foto, um es zu vergrößern.