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Humpbacked Cockroach

Periplaneta americana

Photo by LaurenZarate
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large, red, humpbacked cockroach, about 3.5 cm long. Probably a nymph of the American Cockroach.

Habitat:

Came to the lights of the Toll Booth outside Arriaga, Chiapas.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
keithp2012
looks like an American Cockroach nymph

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Mexico Horn of Plenty
Photographed
PublishedMay 13, 2013

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