Lucihormetica grossei Juvenile

Lucihormetica grossei Juvenile

Lucihormetica grossei info Origin: Venezuela. Scientific name: Lucihormetica grossei Common name: Mega Glowspot Cockroach, Mega Glowspot Roach. Lucihormetica grossei, with its common name Mega Glowspot Cockroach, is the largest of the glowspot roaches, with males reaching a length of 48 mm and females slightly larger at 60 mm. Lucihormetica grossei cockroach was relatively recently described, in 2003 by Ingo Fritzsche. Although the males are shorter than the females, they are wider. Lucihormetica grossei have the longest wings from the other two glowspots: Lucihormetica subcincta and Lucihormetica verrucosa, but they cannot fly as well. The wild caught roaches are much more difficult to breed, but fortunately captive bred specimens are available in the hobby, which are much more easier to keep and breed. Lucihormetica grossei roaches seem to be less skittish than other roaches in the genus Lucihormetica, and with their much larger size, makes them an interesting roach to have as a pet, as they are more suitable for handling. Fun fact: as with the other glowspots, its common name means that their spots on the pronotum may glow in the dark if the roaches have access to bioluminescent fungi (mushrooms) in their diet.

Lucihormetica verrucosa caresheet ⚠️ Their terrarium needs to be escape-proof, so that the adults cannot squeeze through the lid and escape. Size: adults reach a length of 60 mm. Activity: mostly night active; though it’s an active species. Temperature: 18 – 28°C Humidity: 50 – 60% Diet: they are omnivorous; they eat fruits, greens & vegetables, fish flakes, isopod grub, decaying leaves, white rotting wood, dog/cat kibble, and they enjoy the weekly insect jelly. Can climb: yes, an escape-proof container must be used Can fly: no Difficulty: moderate to easy. Reproduction rate: may take more than 12 months to start reproducing. Growth rate: Growth rate depending on temperature and diet. They may take up to 6 months to mature. Terrarium: keep ⅕ moist by spraying and/or with moss. The substrate can be a mixture of peat (without fertilizer) mixed with crushed rotting leaves, some coconut coir and a little sand. Make it at least 5 cm deep so that the nymphs can bury in when they need to. They also need hiding spots to go under and hide themselves during the day. These can be carton egg cases, cork bark, or hard bark from other trees.