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Unknown Spotting ( Cockroach - Nymph? )

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Field Notes

Description:

Cockroach - Nymph? : I saw this small insect, resting on the kitchen floor, at 7:00 a.m. in the morning. This insect, was three sixteenth of an inch long, and one eighth of an inch wide. It's antennae, was long and thin. It's antennae, was seven eighths of an inch long. Some of its colors, was different shades of reddish brown, and tan. This insect was alive, and able to move.

Habitat:

Cockroaches live in moist areas, but can survive in dry areas, if they have access to water. They prefer warm temperatures, and do not tolerate cold temperatures. These cockroaches are common in basements, crawl spaces, cracks and crevices of porches, foundations, and walkways adjacent to buildings. They also live in basements and sewers, and may move outdoors into yards, during warm weather.

Notes:

I saw this small insect, resting on the kitchen floor, at 7:00 a.m. in the morning. This insect was alive, and able to move.

Species ID Suggestions

Australian Cockroach

Periplaneta australasiae

Comments (1)

Probably originating in Africa and introduced to Australia in spite of the name. Cool.
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PublishedNovember 20, 2016

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