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Parcoblatta virginica (?) Parcoblatta are roaches but do not typically live in houses as the air is too dry for them. They feed on decomposing wood in moist forested areas. This one was attracted to my porch light. I am not positive on the species id but think it might be Parcoblatta virginica. Geotagged,Parcoblatta,Parcoblatta virginica,Spring,United States,insect,roach,wood roach Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Parcoblatta virginica (?)

Parcoblatta are roaches but do not typically live in houses as the air is too dry for them. They feed on decomposing wood in moist forested areas. This one was attracted to my porch light. I am not positive on the species id but think it might be Parcoblatta virginica.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    I missed your wooden wall, seriously :) Posted 5 years ago

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The Virginia Wood Cockroach

''Parcoblatta virginica'', the Virginia wood cockroach, is a small cockroach species of the genus ''Parcoblatta'', measuring about a centimeter long as an adult.

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Similar species: Cockroaches And Termites
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Aug 5, 2020. Captured Jun 16, 2020 00:19 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/2.8
  • 1/64s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm

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