{"product_id":"green-banana-cockroach-panchlora-nivea","title":"Green Banana Cockroach (Panchlora nivea)","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Jewel of the Canopy: Green Banana Roach Starter Colony (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePanchlora nivea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​If you are looking for an invertebrate that is as beautiful as it is fascinating, look no further than the \u003cb\u003eGreen Banana Roach\u003c\/b\u003e. Unlike almost any other roach in the hobby, adults of this species sport a stunning, translucent lime-green color that mimics a fresh leaf. They are small, graceful, and perfectly suited for tropical bioactive displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​While the adults are vibrant green and winged, the nymphs are flightless, dark brown, and spend their time burrowing in the substrate, making them an excellent \"hidden\" cleanup crew that rewards you with beautiful adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Green Banana Roaches?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eStunning Adult Coloration:\u003c\/b\u003e Their bright green hue makes them a favorite for photographers and keepers who appreciate aesthetic \"showpiece\" inverts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eArboreal Lifestyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Adults are excellent climbers and will spend much of their time perched on leaves or wood, unlike most roaches that hide in the dirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eBioactive Powerhouse:\u003c\/b\u003e Nymphs are fantastic at breaking down leaf litter and organic matter within the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eNon-Infesting Species:\u003c\/b\u003e These are strictly tropical insects that require high humidity to survive; they cannot survive or breed in a typical household environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePanchlora nivea (Green Banana Roach)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eColony Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAvailable in 5-count or 10-count Starter Packs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLife Stage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMixed-instar Nymphs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eApprox. 0.75 to 1 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eActivity Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery active; adults are capable of flight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHigh-sugar fruits (banana, mango) and roach chow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHigh (70–80%+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTropical\/Rainforest setups with vertical space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePro-Tip for the Invert Keeper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe \"Light Trap\" Observation:\u003c\/b\u003e Adult Green Banana Roaches are highly attracted to light (phototactic). If you want to see your colony in full display, try using a low-wattage LED over your enclosure in the evening. The adults will often fly or climb to the highest points near the light, allowing you to see their incredible translucent green wings in action—just make sure your enclosure lid is extra secure, as these are one of the few pet roaches that are very proficient flyers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","offers":[{"title":"x5","offer_id":52702518149459,"sku":"BUGS-1235-GRE","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"x10","offer_id":52702518182227,"sku":"BUGS-2293-GRE","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/9569\/0835\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_55ae4fbd-0ff1-4549-8371-1b20119591d7.jpg?v=1777756412","url":"https:\/\/bugsandbeyond.co.uk\/products\/green-banana-cockroach-panchlora-nivea","provider":"Bugs \u0026 Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}