How difficult is it to keep Porcelain Cockroach?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Porcelain Cockroach?

The ideal temperature for Porcelain Cockroach is 21〜29℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Porcelain Cockroach?

The average lifespan of Porcelain Cockroach is 1-2 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Porcelain Cockroach get?

Porcelain Cockroach typically reaches About 27mm in males and 31mm in females as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Porcelain Cockroach?

Porcelain Cockroach feeds on: Omnivorous: vegetables, fruit, dry prepared feeds. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Porcelain Cockroach?

The price of Porcelain Cockroach varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Porcelain Cockroach

Beginner

Gyna lurida

An African cockroach whose nymphs show a striking black-and-white marbling. Adults vary in colour and both sexes climb and fly. It is highly prolific, with litters that can exceed 200 nymphs.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

21〜29℃

Lifespan

1-2 years

Size

About 27mm in males and 31mm in females

Diet

Omnivorous: vegetables, fruit, dry prepared feeds

About

Gyna lurida is an African blaberid cockroach; species of Gyna are known collectively in English as porcelain roaches. GBIF records come from Tanzania, Kenya, the Republic of the Congo and Cameroon. Adults measure about 27 mm in males and 31 mm in females. Adult colouring varies between individuals, but the nymphs carry a crisp black-and-white marbling that is the main attraction of the species. Nymphs cannot climb, whereas adults of both sexes climb and fly, and at times appear to prefer flying to climbing. Their movement is generally erratic and fast. The species is ovoviviparous and extremely prolific: a female can give birth to more than 200 tiny nymphs in a single litter. It has been cultured by enthusiasts for a long time, is undemanding about temperature and substrate, and is easy to keep.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)