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πŸͺ³ Cockroaches & Termites

Surinam Cockroach

Pycnoscelus surinamensis

About

A burrowing cockroach that reproduces entirely through parthenogenesis, with virtually all individuals being female. It is a common pest in tropical greenhouses.

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Did You Know?

This cockroach reproduces almost exclusively by parthenogenesis, meaning females produce clones of themselves without needing to mate with males.