Allpetroaches Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 Posted by Bill on 1/10/2004, 5:12 pm 207.177.105.149 I have noticed a lot of behavior in my Lobsters(N. cinerea), and I can't tell what to make of it. I keep seeing a lot of them arch their backs and raise their wings vertically. They don't spread their wings, but just raise them upwards. Is this a territorial display towards the other roaches, or is it a mating display? I'd really like to know what they are conveying towards each other. I never see my Discoids (B. discoidales) performing this act, so maybe it's a Lobster thing? Please enlighten me on this, and thanks ahead of time. laters, Bill Convictfish81@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpetroaches Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Posted by Bob Carmany on 1/12/2004, 2:48 pm, in reply to "Odd behavior in Nauphoeta cinerea" 152.163.253.103 That is mating behavior. The males raise their wings during which time they emit a pheramone to entice the females to mate. The males may also become aggressive towards other males and chase them to establish dominance. BTW, most females mate within 6 days of the adult molt. Rmcarmany@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpetroaches Posted July 29, 2007 Author Share Posted July 29, 2007 Posted by Bill on 1/12/2004, 8:14 pm, in reply to "Re: Odd behavior in Nauphoeta cinerea" 207.177.106.20 Thank you very much. That sure explains alot. I apreciate your reply very much, thank you. laters, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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