Green Banana Roach

Panchlora nivea

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

A small, pale-green display roach — unusual and pretty, but adults both climb and fly, so a tightly sealed, well-vented enclosure is essential. Likes it warm (80-90°F speeds breeding) with consistently moist substrate (70-80%); nymphs burrow while adults are active above ground. Favorite food is banana, alongside ripe fruit and a dry high-protein staple; moisture from produce/substrate. Harmless.

Taxonomy

FamilyBlaberidae

GenusPanchlora

Native regionCaribbean, Gulf Coast, Central America

TypeTerrestrial

Temperamentactive; adults climb and fly

Size & growth

Adult size~0.5 in (21-25 mm)

Length21.00–25.00 mm

Growth ratemedium

Climate

Temperature75–90 °F

Humidity70–80%

Enclosure

Adult sizeventilated bin/tank with a secure lid

Substratemoist soil/peat; nymphs burrow; leaf litter

Substrate depth2-4 inches

Water dishOptional

Feeding

Feeding modeOmnivore

Prey sizeomnivore — roach chow/dry dog food, fruit, veg, occasional protein

Adult cadencecontinuous (chow + fresh produce for moisture)

Times kept: 0