Product description
Lucihormetica verrucosa — the Warty Glowspot Roach — is one of the most scientifically fascinating and visually distinctive roaches in the entire hobby. Named for the warty, tuberculate texture of their pronotum and the luminescent spots that give the genus its name, this species sits at the intersection of bizarre biology and genuine collector appeal. There is simply nothing else quite like it.Lucihormetica species are among the most well-documented bioluminescent cockroaches in the world. The glowing spots on the pronotum are believed to mimic the warning glow of toxic click beetles — a remarkable example of Batesian mimicry in an insect that has no business being this interesting. Whether you keep them for the science, the story, or the sheer novelty of owning a roach with glowing spots, L. verrucosa delivers on every level.Beyond the bioluminescence, these are robust, medium-to-large roaches with a heavily textured, almost prehistoric appearance. The warty pronotum gives them a rugged, armored look that photographs exceptionally well and draws immediate attention in any display setup. This is a species that earns its price tag every time someone sees it for the first time.Care Highlights Temperature: 75–85°F; warm and stable tropical conditions Humidity: High — keep substrate consistently moist with adequate ventilation Substrate: Several inches of coconut fiber or peat-based mix with leaf litter; provide burrowing depth Hides: Cork bark and sturdy hides; provide both horizontal and vertical retreat options Feeding: Dry dog or cat food, fruits, vegetables, leaf litter, and decaying wood; varied diet encouraged Enclosure: Secure enclosure with smooth upper walls or Fluon barrier; well-ventilated lid essential Experience Level: Intermediate — a premium display species that rewards attentive husbandry A Live Arrival Guarantee is included with every purchase. In the unlikely event of a DOA, photo and video documentation of the specimen in original packaging is required to process a claim.
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Estimated shipping date: To be calculated
Ships from: Cleveland, TX
Shipping fee: $60
Sales tax:
. We're required by law to collect sales tax and applicable fees for certain tax authorities.
. Sales taxes vary depending on state.
Returns and exchanges:
. Returns and exchanges are not accepted.
Product description
Lucihormetica verrucosa — the Warty Glowspot Roach — is one of the most scientifically fascinating and visually distinctive roaches in the entire hobby. Named for the warty, tuberculate texture of their pronotum and the luminescent spots that give the genus its name, this species sits at the intersection of bizarre biology and genuine collector appeal. There is simply nothing else quite like it.Lucihormetica species are among the most well-documented bioluminescent cockroaches in the world. The glowing spots on the pronotum are believed to mimic the warning glow of toxic click beetles — a remarkable example of Batesian mimicry in an insect that has no business being this interesting. Whether you keep them for the science, the story, or the sheer novelty of owning a roach with glowing spots, L. verrucosa delivers on every level.Beyond the bioluminescence, these are robust, medium-to-large roaches with a heavily textured, almost prehistoric appearance. The warty pronotum gives them a rugged, armored look that photographs exceptionally well and draws immediate attention in any display setup. This is a species that earns its price tag every time someone sees it for the first time.Care Highlights Temperature: 75–85°F; warm and stable tropical conditions Humidity: High — keep substrate consistently moist with adequate ventilation Substrate: Several inches of coconut fiber or peat-based mix with leaf litter; provide burrowing depth Hides: Cork bark and sturdy hides; provide both horizontal and vertical retreat options Feeding: Dry dog or cat food, fruits, vegetables, leaf litter, and decaying wood; varied diet encouraged Enclosure: Secure enclosure with smooth upper walls or Fluon barrier; well-ventilated lid essential Experience Level: Intermediate — a premium display species that rewards attentive husbandry A Live Arrival Guarantee is included with every purchase. In the unlikely event of a DOA, photo and video documentation of the specimen in original packaging is required to process a claim.
Shipping & policies
Estimated shipping date: To be calculated
Ships from: Cleveland, TX
Shipping fee: $60
Sales tax:
. We're required by law to collect sales tax and applicable fees for certain tax authorities.
. Sales taxes vary depending on state.
Returns and exchanges:
. Returns and exchanges are not accepted.
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