NeverLift Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I ordered Blaberidae sp. little kenyans (have they been identified yet?) 25 nymphs. Would it be better to start them off in a 32oz deli cup or put them in the 20qt bin I plan on having the colony in? Same question with 25 Blatta lateralis nymphs? Also should I be worried about the little kenyan males climbing up to the screen vent and possibly bringing hitchhiker fruit-fly sized nymphs, where they could climb out of the window screen vent? 30x30 Fine mesh is hard to find and expensive, is it really necessary? Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugfarm Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 I currently keep mine in a really large plastic jar. Think big pretzel/cheese puff jar. So far on the slick plastic surface I havn't seen any attempt to climb. Its only been a few months though so I cant say for sure but I can say they are secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pannaking22 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Little Kenyans are Paraplecta sp. (I can't remember which species unfortunately). The deli cup should be fine for them now. The lateralis I would probably just put in the 20 qt. If you put a little vaseline around the top that should stop the males from getting out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverLift Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 I got them, wow are they tiny. I set them up in a 16oz deli cup with a fruit fly lid. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All About Arthropods Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 1 hour ago, pannaking22 said: Little Kenyans are Paraplecta sp. (I can't remember which species unfortunately). They are just being referred to as a species of Paraplecta for now, but are very likely P.parvus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicolas Rousseaux Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 It has been identified as Paraplecta minutissima. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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