Eublaberus marajoara

· Rocha e Silva Albuquerque, 1972 · Blaberidae

Temperature: 24–28 °C
Adult size: approx. 45–55 mm
Humidity: approx. 60–70%; part of the substrate damp, part dry
Origin: Brazil (Amazonia)
Substrate: a deep layer (at least 5 cm) of coco fibre or soil with leaves and bark
Diet: fruit, vegetables, dry food, dry leaves
Reproduction: ovoviviparous, approx. 20–30 nymphs per litter
Development: approx. 5–12 months

difficulty: easy climbs glass: no flies: no

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More about the species

Sexes, stages and pitfalls

How to sex them

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♂ male

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♀ female

Adults

Both sexes have long wings. Males are slimmer; reliably – by the underside of the abdomen.

Nymphs

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.

Life stages

Nymphs have a rough, matte exoskeleton that substrate sticks to – unlike the glossy nymphs of other Eublaberus. About a year to adulthood. Adults burrow less and sit in hides above the substrate. The pronotum pattern varies.

Common problems

Grows and breeds more slowly than other Eublaberus.
Needs more space and steady warmth; does poorly when cool.
Clean-up crews (dermestids, lesser mealworms) can get out of control.

Taxonomy

Order: Blattodea
Family: Blaberidae
Subfamily: Blaberinae
Trade names: ink splotch roach, Majora's Mask roach

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