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Seven-spotted or Indian Domino Cockroach

Therea petiveriana

Description:

Therea petiveriana, variously called the "desert cockroach", "seven-spotted cockroach" or "Indian domino cockroach", is a species of crepuscular cockroach found in southern India. They are members of a basal group within the cockroaches. Adult size approximately up to 3cm. This somewhat roundish and contrastingly marked cockroach is mainly found on the ground in scrub forest habitats where they may burrow under leaf-litter or loose ground during the heat of the day. Wikipedia

Habitat:

Originally from Southern India, adult size approximately up to 3cm, also called Seven-Spotted Cockroach.


1 species ID suggestions

Domino roach
Therea petiveriana

10 Comments

pamsai
pamsai 9 months ago

scientific name added....

pamsai
pamsai 10 months ago

thanks everyone who favourited and commented on this...

harsuame
harsuame a year ago

Bellas pintas

animaisfotos
animaisfotos a year ago

Indian Domino just makes sense. Wonder Spotting. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Jeannette
Jeannette a year ago

Very fascinating :)

pamsai
pamsai a year ago

thanks starleaf for favourite-ing my cockroach! Actually quite a cute looking little guy, isn't he...
and thanks to karin, Misako hill and Argybee for your comments. They are appreciated although it took me some time to respond!

starleaf
starleaf a year ago

I'd never have thought I would "favorite" anything relating to cockroaches. But I've just done that. These are truly interesting-looking cockroaches.

Argy Bee
Argy Bee a year ago

Never seen these before - fabulous.

misako
misako a year ago

Beautiful!

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

I find these little guys fascinating to watch!

India

Lat: 12.23, Long: 79.07

Spotted on Mar 3, 2011
Submitted on Jan 9, 2012

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