Hormetica sp. "Colombia"

· Blaberidae

Temperature: 22–26 °C
Adult size: approx. 35–50 mm
Humidity: high, approx. 70%
Origin: Colombia (exact locality unknown)
Substrate: several cm of coco fibre with leaf litter and hides; about 1/3 of the substrate kept damp
Diet: dry food (e.g. dog or cat kibble), fruit, vegetables, dry leaves
Reproduction: ovoviviparous
Development: several months to about a year

difficulty: moderate climbs glass: no flies: no

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Sexes, stages and pitfalls

How to sex them

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♀ female

Adults

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.

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

Large nymphs are dark and wingless. The form is scientifically undescribed and has been in European culture for a few years.

Common problems

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.

Good to know

A hobby form without a species name; sometimes linked to H. apolinari, but that is only speculation.

Taxonomy

Order: Blattodea
Family: Blaberidae
Subfamily: Blaberinae
Trade names: Colombian horned roach

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