rafiqos Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I really need help IDing them. Found 8 of these guys last weekend. Length: +-1.5 inches Primary colour: Red Secondary colour: Yellow Location: Rotten roots of a chopped down tree, Malaysia - had to dig 6 inches of soil and wood mulch to get to them. Speed: Moderately fast Musk: Non-musking Climb: Climbs plastic container wall Fly: Non flying Feed: Currently feeding on fresh cut fruits All comments/hints/ideas welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeriplanetaAmericana Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hello, I think they are some F. Blattidae species. Best regards, Javier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiqos Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Thanks Javier. Are there any references or papers that I can use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeriplanetaAmericana Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Hello, Sorry rafigos, I don´t have references because I´m from Spain. Best regards, Javier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 They are very handsome but they don't seem to be adults? Do you know what the adults look like? It can be difficult to find identification information on uncommon roaches but with no adult photos it would make it even more difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiqos Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 These are all I have. From the nesting site, there seem to be none looking very much different from the ones in the pic. I will try and keep these till adulthood, and post some pictures a couple of months from now. Meanwhile, I still anticipate more feedback. Thanks a bunch, Orin and Javier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiqos Posted July 17, 2008 Author Share Posted July 17, 2008 Here's a recent photo of a male adult. The rest of the group are still in the same form as my previous pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeriplanetaAmericana Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Hello, Maybe Periplaneta sp.? I don´t know very well, sorry . Does anybody has a identification key? Best regards, Javier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I'd say from the adult photo it looks like Periplaneta australasiae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt K Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I'd say from the adult photo it looks like Periplaneta australasiae. I just now saw this thread. Both the original photos and the recent photo are definately Periplaneta australasiae.. I have a colony of them and immediately recognized the nymphs (the adult photo is a clincher too). By the way, they will eat anything and are nearly indestructable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiqos Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 I guess that's pretty much done it! I got my ID thanks to you guys. Despite having a bad reputation in another site(link) . I like these little buggers and have decided to keep them. And yea, I agree on the eating anything and indestructable part! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiqos Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 These guys are a gift from a close friend of mine. Length: +- 3 inches (largest male) Primary colour: Black Secondary colour: Orange Location: Rotten roots of a chopped down tree, Malaysia Speed: Moderately fast Musk: Non-musking Climb: Non climbing Fly: Non flying Burrow: Avid burrower, hates bright lights *Pics credits to Juraij. Have to honestly say, this roach species scares me. The serrated hind legs are strong enough to do some serious damage. Any idea what they are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 That's one of the nicest species out there but unfortunately it hasn't done well in the hobby (stays alive a lont time but minimal, if any. breeding). Panesthia angustipennis (looks most like P. a. angustipennis rather than another subspecies). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiqos Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Thanks Orin. Your replies are always welcomed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiqos Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 Here are a couple more pictures of roaches we found from a recent excursion in Kemensah Heights, Malaysia. Your expert opinions are will be valued more than ever. Specimen 1 Length: Approx. 3 inches (only 1 winged specimen found) Primary colour: Orange/brown Secondary colour: Black Location: Rotten bark of a dead tree in Kemensah Heights, Malaysia Speed: Superfast Musk: Non-musking Climb: Climbs plastic walls Fly: Not observed Burrow: Not observed Closer view: Specimen 2 Length: Approx. 1.5inches (only 1 wingless specimen found) Primary colour: Brown Secondary colour: - Location: Humid leaf litter, ground dweller - Kemensah Heights, Malaysia Speed: Moderately fast Musk: Non-musking Climb: Climbs plastic walls Fly: Not observed Burrow: Not observed Shoot away people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Rhabdoblatta sp.? Just a stab... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiqos Posted May 7, 2009 Author Share Posted May 7, 2009 Thanks Zephyr. The first specimen does look like a Rhabdoblatta sp. A close partner of mine (whom also is an avid roach keeper) suggests that its a Rhypharobia sp. (ex. Malaysia). I can't seem to source for worthy information on both species on the net so far. More hints will be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Thanks Zephyr. The first specimen does look like a Rhabdoblatta sp. A close partner of mine (whom also is an avid roach keeper) suggests that its a Rhypharobia sp. (ex. Malaysia). I can't seem to source for worthy information on both species on the net so far. More hints will be awesome. I can kinda see Rhyparobia... But I'm definitely siding more towards Rhabdoblatta. Could be something totally different though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiqos Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have a question regarding the identification of a new colony of roaches that I've received from a dear friend last month. They are local. Found in the highlands of Malaysia (Cameron Highlands). Here are some details: Length: Approx. 2 - 3 inches Primary colour: Brown Secondary colour: Darker spots (brown) Location: Up tree barks - Cameron Highlands, Malaysia Speed: Fast Musk: Non-musking Climber: Climbs plastic walls Fly: Yes Burrow: Not observed Sexual dimorphism: Not apparent (I may only have males?) Here are some pictures to share: I intend to trade part of my collection for some hissers and would like to ask your opinions first before I do anything that lacks of intellectual acuity. I'd really appreciate you sharing any ideas. Don't worry about being blunt with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugmanPrice Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Are hissers uncommon in collections in your area? Those are some very nice looking 'roaches you have there, I'm definitely envious. I intend to trade part of my collection for some hissers and would like to ask your opinions first before I do anything that lacks of intellectual acuity. I'd really appreciate you sharing any ideas. Don't worry about being blunt with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimix Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 WOW!! I love that last roach with all the spots. We need to get some of those going on in the US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiqos Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 Are hissers uncommon in collections in your area? Those are some very nice looking 'roaches you have there, I'm definitely envious. WOW!! I love that last roach with all the spots. We need to get some of those going on in the US Thank you so much guys. Roach keeping is still relatively a new hobby from where I come from. It's begun to have a healthy following in here in the past year or so. I am interested in expanding my hisser colony as well as adding some new interesting species to my frail collection of roaches. I also have had some success breeding these beauties and will update here when time permits. My current priority is to get them properly IDed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt K Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Thank you so much guys. Roach keeping is still relatively a new hobby from where I come from. It's begun to have a healthy following in here in the past year or so. I am interested in expanding my hisser colony as well as adding some new interesting species to my frail collection of roaches. I also have had some success breeding these beauties and will update here when time permits. My current priority is to get them properly IDed! Working on the i.d. , but also: Can you trade roaches with persons in the Phillipines? If so, I may be able to have them supply to you hissers and other species. While I am in the USA, an acquaintance of mine is in that country and has a good supply of them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Nice job breeding these! I too love the last ones, they have a Blaberusish look to them. Have you tried sexing them the usual last-ventral-segment-of-abdomen way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafiqos Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 A friend (Joerg) has helped with IDing, Morphna maculata. What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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