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πŸͺ³ Cockroaches & Termites

Death's Head Cockroach

Blaberus craniifer

About

A large cockroach with a distinctive skull-like marking on its pronotum. It is a popular feeder insect and pet species. When disturbed it can produce a loud hissing sound by expelling air.

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Did You Know?

The dark marking on its thorax closely resembles a human skull or vampire face, inspiring its morbid common name.