Surinam cockroach, Masoala NP, Madagascar

Found during a very wet walk in Masoala NP. I don't like cockroaches at all, but I guess this one is beautiful in its own right.

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Christine Young

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Pycnoscelus surinamensis nymph? Posted 2 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/72973930 Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
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    Surprised I even photographed it, totally forgot about it. Even nicer to then receive the ID, thanks! Posted 2 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      You're welcome! Posted 2 years ago

The Surinam cockroach

The Surinam cockroach or greenhouse cockroach is a species of burrowing cockroach. It is a common plant pest endemic to the Indomalayan realm that has spread to tropical and into subtropical regions around the world.

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Similar species: Cockroaches And Termites

Species identified by Ferdy Christant