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Ellipsidion Cockroach
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INSECT FACTS |
Identification
Cockroaches in the Ellipsidion genus are more attractively marked than the despised introduced cockroaches commonly seen in and around the house. This species has tan and brown markings. The antennae are brown and cerci are yellow.
Size
20mm
Habitat
not sure - it was found on a garden plant
Breeding
The female lays eggs in an egg case called an ootheca. The young nymphs hatch out as smaller versions of the adult.
Classification
| Class: | Insecta | | Order: | Blattodea | | Family: | Blattellidae | | Genus: | Ellipsidion | | Species: | sp | | Common Name: | Ellipsidion Cockroach |
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