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Cloud Forest Cockroach

Paratropes bilunata

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Description:

Probably the only cockroach on which I would be able to work on a macro. Nice colors.

Notes:

I have a strong roach Fobia on wich I am working...

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Cloud Forest Cockroach

Paratropes bilunata

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Comments (6)
bayucca
Yes, José, you are blessed with the most beautiful cockroach! :-)
Diaz José Miguel
My pleasure Marta! I keep finding species I didn't know existed, just by paying attention, Costa Rica really is a blessed country
The MnMs
First colorful cockroach I´ve ever seen! Thanks for sharing! :-)
bayucca
Blattodea, Paratropes bilunata. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/807546012 https://www.flickr.com/photos/27026445@N06/2541085341/ http://www.pbase.com/image/85290189 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/38387248 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6942089 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/13977179 Probably the most beautifl cockroach ever!! You have to love them, so, forget about your phobia ;-)!!

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PublishedSeptember 30, 2014

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