Green Banana Roach
Panchlora nivea
Panchlora • Blaberidae
Overview
A small, pale-green display roach — unusual and pretty, but adults both climb and fly, so a tightly sealed, well-vented enclosure is essential. Likes it warm (80-90°F speeds breeding) with consistently moist substrate (70-80%); nymphs burrow while adults are active above ground. Favorite food is banana, alongside ripe fruit and a dry high-protein staple; moisture from produce/substrate. Harmless.
Husbandry Requirements
Temperature & Humidity
Temperature
75-90°F
Humidity
70-80%
Enclosure Sizes
Substrate
Feeding Schedule
Prey size: omnivore — roach chow/dry dog food, fruit, veg, occasional protein
Quick Stats
Type
terrestrial
Adult Size
~0.5 in (21-25 mm)
Growth Rate
medium
Native Region
Caribbean, Gulf Coast, Central America
Temperament
active; adults climb and fly
Behavior
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