Emerald Cockroach

Pseudoglomeris magnifica

RoachbeginnerHarmlessCommunal OK

No venom, no sting

Pet and feeder roaches are harmless to humans — no venom, no sting, and no meaningful bite. Wash your hands after handling.

About

One of the most beautiful roaches in the hobby — a metallic emerald-green, day-active, arboreal species (also sold as Corydidarum magnifica). Wants a TALL setup with cork and leaves, high air humidity (55-75%) but a mostly-dry surface, daily light misting and good ventilation; they drink droplets off the glass. Specialized diet: bee pollen plus fresh fruit rather than dog food. Slow to breed and a bit demanding on airflow/humidity balance, but an unmatched display species. Can climb glass and males can fly — seal the lid.

Taxonomy

FamilyCorydiidae

GenusPseudoglomeris

Native regionAsia (China, Vietnam)

TypeArboreal

Temperamentactive climber; diurnal display roach

Size & growth

Adult size~1 in

Length20.00–25.00 mm

Growth rateslow

Climate

Temperature72–86 °F

Humidity55–75%

Enclosure

Adult sizetall/arboreal enclosure, thin substrate layer

Substratethin coco layer; vertical cork/leaves; high air humidity + good ventilation

Substrate depth1 inch

Water dishOptional

Feeding

Feeding modeOmnivore

Prey sizebee pollen + fresh fruit (apple, banana)

Adult cadencecontinuous (colony)

Times kept: 0