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Periplaneta americana
Invasive species which has been introduced into the cave and become abundant there, competing with the native cockroach species. The white cockroach on the left bottom is newly molted. Medium-sized - average length about 3cm. They feed on carcasses and guano. There is another smaller species of cockroach on the guano.
Throughout Madai caves wall and floor.
These are the most common and abundant animals in the cave, competing with the native species - Pycnoscelus striata: https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/23... >>>Map accuracy : 2km diameter.
Spotted on Sep 5, 2010
Submitted on Apr 17, 2012
6 Comments
I did not realize that.
Thanks for noticing that!
there are actually two species here. The more prominent, <i> Periplaneta americana </i> on the walls and another one burrowing in the guano and on top of the plastic bottle.
Now that I could zoom in yes they are american roaches Australian have darker bodies.
Thank you for all your comments Keith.
I am thinking that they may be American Cockroaches.
Do you agree with Periplaneta americana ?
perhaps its Australian Cockroach
Ah yes, litter is a common problem we have in our caves too.