Dubia Cockroach Blaptica dubia
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OrderCockroaches and Termites (Blattodea)
FamilyGiant Cockroaches (Blaberidae)
GenusBlaptica (Blaptica)
This medium-sized roach boasts multiple common names—dubia roach, orange-spotted roach, Guyana spotted roach, and Argentinian wood roach. Growing to just 40–45 mm, it's become surprisingly popular in the exotic pet and feeder insect industries. The variety of names hints at its wide geographic range and the different cultures that have encountered it. Despite being modest-sized compared to its cockroach cousins, this species has earned quite the reputation in specific circles.
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