Roach ID

[rafiqos]

I really need help IDing them. Found 8 of these guys last weekend.

Length: +-1.5 inches

Primary colour: Red

Secondary colour: Yellow

Location: Rotten roots of a chopped down tree, Malaysia - had to dig 6 inches of soil and wood mulch to get to them.

Speed: Moderately fast

Musk: Non-musking

Climb: Climbs plastic container wall

Fly: Non flying

Feed: Currently feeding on fresh cut fruits

All comments/hints/ideas welcomed.

 

[PeriplanetaAmericana]

Hello,

I think they are some F. Blattidae species.

Best regards,

Javier.

 

[rafiqos]

Thanks Javier.

Are there any references or papers that I can use?

 

[PeriplanetaAmericana]

Hello,

Sorry rafigos, I don´t have references because I´m from Spain.

Best regards,

Javier.

 

[Allpet Roaches]

They are very handsome but they don't seem to be adults?

Do you know what the adults look like? It can be difficult to find identification information on uncommon roaches but with no adult photos it would make it even more difficult.

 

[rafiqos]

These are all I have. From the nesting site, there seem to be none looking very much different from the ones in the pic.

I will try and keep these till adulthood, and post some pictures a couple of months from now. Meanwhile, I still anticipate more feedback.

Thanks a bunch, Orin and Javier!

 

[rafiqos]

Here's a recent photo of a male adult. The rest of the group are still in the same form as my previous pic.

 

[PeriplanetaAmericana]

Hello,

Maybe Periplaneta sp.? I don´t know very well, sorry . Does anybody has a identification key?

Best regards,

Javier.

 

[Allpet Roaches]

I'd say from the adult photo it looks like Periplaneta australasiae.

 

[Matt K]

I'd say from the adult photo it looks like Periplaneta australasiae.

I just now saw this thread. Both the original photos and the recent photo are definately Periplaneta australasiae.. I have a colony of them and immediately recognized the nymphs (the adult photo is a clincher too).

By the way, they will eat anything and are nearly indestructable.

 

[rafiqos]

I guess that's pretty much done it! I got my ID thanks to you guys.

Despite having a bad reputation in another site(link) . I like these little buggers and have decided to keep them.

And yea, I agree on the eating anything and indestructable part! LOL

 

[rafiqos]

These guys are a gift from a close friend of mine.

Length: +- 3 inches (largest male)

Primary colour: Black

Secondary colour: Orange

Location: Rotten roots of a chopped down tree, Malaysia

Speed: Moderately fast

Musk: Non-musking

Climb: Non climbing

Fly: Non flying

Burrow: Avid burrower, hates bright lights

*Pics credits to Juraij.

Have to honestly say, this roach species scares me. The serrated hind legs are strong enough to do some serious damage. Any idea what they are?

 

[Allpet Roaches]

That's one of the nicest species out there but unfortunately it hasn't done well in the hobby (stays alive a lont time but minimal, if any. breeding). Panesthia angustipennis (looks most like P. a. angustipennis rather than another subspecies).

 

[rafiqos]

Thanks Orin. Your replies are always welcomed!

 

[rafiqos]

Here are a couple more pictures of roaches we found from a recent excursion in Kemensah Heights, Malaysia. Your expert opinions are will be valued more than ever.

Specimen 1

Length: Approx. 3 inches (only 1 winged specimen found)

Primary colour: Orange/brown

Secondary colour: Black

Location: Rotten bark of a dead tree in Kemensah Heights, Malaysia

Speed: Superfast

Musk: Non-musking

Climb: Climbs plastic walls

Fly: Not observed

Burrow: Not observed

Closer view:

Specimen 2

Length: Approx. 1.5inches (only 1 wingless specimen found)

Primary colour: Brown

Secondary colour: -

Location: Humid leaf litter, ground dweller - Kemensah Heights, Malaysia

Speed: Moderately fast

Musk: Non-musking

Climb: Climbs plastic walls

Fly: Not observed

Burrow: Not observed

Shoot away people!

 

[Zephyr]

Rhabdoblatta sp.?

Just a stab...

 

[rafiqos]

Thanks Zephyr. The first specimen does look like a Rhabdoblatta sp. A close partner of mine (whom also is an avid roach keeper) suggests that its a Rhypharobia sp. (ex. Malaysia). I can't seem to source for worthy information on both species on the net so far.

More hints will be awesome.

 

[Zephyr]

Thanks Zephyr. The first specimen does look like a Rhabdoblatta sp. A close partner of mine (whom also is an avid roach keeper) suggests that its a Rhypharobia sp. (ex. Malaysia). I can't seem to source for worthy information on both species on the net so far.More hints will be awesome.

I can kinda see Rhyparobia... But I'm definitely siding more towards Rhabdoblatta.

Could be something totally different though.

 

[rafiqos]

I have a question regarding the identification of a new colony of roaches that I've received from a dear friend last month. They are local. Found in the highlands of Malaysia (Cameron Highlands).

Here are some details:

Length: Approx. 2 - 3 inches

Primary colour: Brown

Secondary colour: Darker spots (brown)

Location: Up tree barks - Cameron Highlands, Malaysia

Speed: Fast

Musk: Non-musking

Climber: Climbs plastic walls

Fly: Yes

Burrow: Not observed

Sexual dimorphism: Not apparent (I may only have males?)

Here are some pictures to share:

I intend to trade part of my collection for some hissers and would like to ask your opinions first before I do anything that lacks of intellectual acuity. I'd really appreciate you sharing any ideas. Don't worry about being blunt with me.