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πŸͺ³ Cockroaches & Termites

Australian Cockroach

Periplaneta australasiae

About

A large tropical cockroach similar to the American cockroach but with distinctive yellow markings on the pronotum and wing edges. It is a strong flier.

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Did You Know?

Despite its name, the Australian cockroach is believed to have originated in tropical Africa and spread worldwide through maritime trade.