Polyzosteria cuprea

Polyzosteria cuprea · Order: Blattodea · Family: Blattidae

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Polyzosteria cuprea
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Polyzosteria cuprea is a wingless, flattened cockroach with a charcoal-grey body and distinct cream markings on its prothorax, other terga and legs. It lives in arid regions and eucalyptus woodlands of south-western Australia and is active during the day.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it lives

It is a daytime species that lives in dry areas and eucalyptus woodlands.

Source: Wikipedia

When you see it

The species is active during daylight hours.

Source: Wikipedia

Where it comes from

Polyzosteria cuprea is native to south-western Australia.

Source: Wikipedia

More photos

Polyzosteria cuprea photo 2
Photo: pimelea, CC BY
Polyzosteria cuprea photo 3
Photo: Belinda Forbes, CC BY
Polyzosteria cuprea photo 4
Photo: naturewatchwidow, CC BY
Polyzosteria cuprea photo 5
Photo: Thomas Mesaglio, CC BY

Questions people ask

Where is Polyzosteria cuprea found?

It is native to south-western Australia.

Source: Wikipedia

When are they active?

They are active during the day.

Source: Wikipedia

Same family (Blattidae)

American CockroachAmerican CockroachPeriplaneta americanaCan spread germs or diseaseOriental CockroachOriental CockroachBlatta orientalisCan spread germs or diseaseSmokybrown CockroachSmokybrown CockroachPeriplaneta fuliginosaNuisance, not dangerousAustralian CockroachAustralian CockroachPeriplaneta australasiaeNuisance, not dangerousTurkestan CockroachTurkestan CockroachBlatta lateralisNuisance, not dangerousBrown CockroachBrown CockroachPeriplaneta brunneaNuisance, not dangerous

Sources

  • Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyzosteria_cuprea

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