Gisborne Cockroach

Drymaplaneta semivitta

"Drymaplaneta semivitta" is a species of cockroach native to Australia and introduced to New Zealand. In New Zealand, it is known as the Gisborne cockroach, after the city of Gisborne where it was first discovered in the country.
Gisborne Cockroach - Drymaplaneta semivitta 2nd instar, Australia,Drymaplaneta semivitta,Eamw cockroaches,Encounter Bay SA,Geotagged,Gisborne Cockroach,Summer

Behavior

Hex-2-enal is present in the defensive secretions of D.semivitta. This chemical also occurs in some other species of Drymaplaneta.

Habitat

"D. semivitta" is often found in sources of wood, such as timber or bark chips. It feeds off organic material but does not normally infest food. In cold weather, it can be found in roof cavities and the empty spaces between walls. "D. semivitta" is generally regarded as harmless.

Food

"D. semivitta" is often found in sources of wood, such as timber or bark chips. It feeds off organic material but does not normally infest food. In cold weather, it can be found in roof cavities and the empty spaces between walls. "D. semivitta" is generally regarded as harmless.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderBlattodea
FamilyBlattidae
GenusDrymaplaneta
SpeciesD. semivitta
Photographed in
Australia