Dubia roach - Zoo Santo Inácio

The Dubia roach is considered a synanthropic species, meaning that it lives near human habitations, using food scraps for its own food.

Estatuto de conservação

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Not Evaluated
Data Deficient
LC

Least Concern
NT

Near threatened
VU

Vulnerable
EN

Endangered
CR

Critically Endangered
EW

Extinct in the Wild
EX

Extinct

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Length

40 - 45 mm

Lifespan

2 years

Diet

Fruit and Grains

Habitat

Tropical areas

Reproduction

20 - 35 eggs

Morphology

They exhibit sexual dimorphism, with adult males having full wings that cover the entire body, while females have only small wing stubs. Adults range in color from dark brown to black, with a slightly lighter orange striped pattern sometimes visible only in bright light. Coloration differs slightly with environment and diet from one colony to another.

Behaviour

Dubia roaches spend 75% of their time in cracks. Their preferred locations are those that are the right size for their body and that are located near water and food sources, warm and with a high relative humidity. They are most active during the night.

Conservation

This species can be considered a pest. It is widely traded to be used as live food for other animals such as tarantulas, amphibians, or reptiles. Canada and the United States of America have banned the commercialization of this animal because it is considered an invasive species in both countries.