10 x Nymphs of Panchlora nivea the banana cockroach
 
Panchlora nivea can, will and do fly at warmer temperatures and are a fast roach.
 
Scientific Classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Blattodea
Family: Blaberidae
Genus: Panchlora
Species: nivea
 
How I Keep Mine
Housing:
Any kind of see through plastic or glass container. Plenty of ventilation is a must.
Nymphs ill burrow and adults will climb and fly - fine mesh is required with these, the nymphs are tiny.
 
Substrate:
Panchlora nivea will live in Oak/Beech/Sweet Chestnut leaf litter, or a mix of these.
 
Temperature:
Room temperature 18 - 22ºC / 64 - 71ºF(Adults will fly at higher temps)
 
Humidity:
70%
 
Food:
Nymphs of Panchlora nivea: Leaf litter, carrot, apple
Adults of Panchlora nivea: Carrot, apple, bramble