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Green Blaberid Cockroach
Panchlora sp.
10.1986, -85.8257
Field Notes
Description:
This animal is about 1" long by about 3/8" wide. It was attracted to a light next to the street. These green roaches are the giant cousins to the popular Green Banana Roaches, Panchlora nivea. Adults climb glass, while nymphs cannot.
Habitat:
Tropical dry forest in NW Costa Rica 7 weeks into the 6 month dry season.
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Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 17, 2012
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