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Table Mountain Cockroach

Aptera fusca

Photo by Smith Zoo
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Field Notes

Habitat:

The Cape Mountain Cockroach, Giant Cockroach or Table Mountain Cockroach (Aptera fusca) is a large cockroach which is widespread on low vegetation in open areas in the fynbos biome of the Western Cape region of South Africa.

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Aptera fusca

Species ID Suggestions

Table Mountain Cockcroach (Female wingless)

Aptera fusca
Johan Heyns
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Comments (8)
CameronTorode
No, I meant, looking for guys who can help supply me with some. I've found what may be a new Aptera species locally but I don't really know
Smith Zoo
Hi Cameron, Im not sure if these guys are seen in the Free State. They are easily found on the local fynbos here in the Western Cape!
CameronTorode
To think I've been looking for these for so long then I come onto this site and see so many people who've found them. I've always been fascinated with this species so if you'd be able to help me out with even one breeding pair, let me know :)
Smith Zoo
Thank you Johan.... again. Im sure I'll need more of your help real soon!
Smith Zoo
Dragoon, I think you are right. This must be family of the cockroach. I'm going to look into that! Thanks
Dragoon
Kinda looks like a cockroach to me.. A beautiful one though!
Smith Zoo
thank you alice! any idea of what this little guy might be?

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PublishedAugust 9, 2012

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