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Surinam Cockroach

Pycnoscelus surinamensis

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Almost all cockroaches that I've seen are indoors. To find a "wild" one in the field was a nice surprise. About 4 cm long.

Habitat:

On the ground under the shrubs.

Reference Links:

Surinam cockroach, Surinam cockroach - Pycnoscelus surinamensis - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Surinam Cockroach

Pycnoscelus surinamensis
Walking Leaf
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