Gyna centurio
Data Sheet
Size: up to 2–2.5 cm
Origin: Captive Bred (CB)
Distribution: West Africa
Temperature Range: 24–28°C
Care Level: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5 – easy, suitable for beginners)

Description

The Gyna centurio is a stunning small cockroach species, highly prized for its intricate cream, brown, and black patterned wings that give it an almost moth-like appearance. Active and attractive, these roaches are excellent display insects and are popular among both invertebrate enthusiasts and bioactive keepers looking for something a little different.

This species thrives in warm, humid enclosures with plenty of cork bark, leaf litter, and hiding places. As excellent climbers, they require a secure, well-ventilated enclosure with smooth sides or a suitable barrier to prevent escapes. They readily feed on a varied diet of fresh fruit, vegetables, leaf litter, and high-quality dry foods, producing healthy colonies that breed consistently under the right conditions.

Their manageable size, beautiful markings, and straightforward care requirements make Gyna centurio an excellent choice for beginners and experienced keepers alike. Whether you're starting your first display colony or expanding an established collection, this species is sure to become a favourite.

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