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Glowspot Cockroach

Lucihormetica subcincta

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A large dark cockroach with two glowing yellow-green spots on its pronotum produced by bioluminescent bacteria. The glowing spots mimic the toxic click beetle's warning lights. It is a forest floor dweller.

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Did You Know?

Its glowing spots mimic toxic bioluminescent click beetles, making predators think it is dangerous to eat.