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Cockroach

Periplaneta sp.

Description:

Every surface of this cave was populated by cockroaches in multiple life stages. They feed on the guano from the bats and swifts that inhabit the ceilings of the cave.

Habitat:

Gomangton Cave, Sabah.

Notes:

http://www.batcon.org/resources/media-ed...

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Cockroach
Periplaneta sp. Periplaneta


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2 Comments

The MnMs
The MnMs 8 years ago

Yes I agree, I will add it in the spotting. Thanks!

SukanyaDatta
SukanyaDatta 8 years ago

Most likely, American cockroach (Periplaneta americana. The one at 6 o clock is an immature one.

The MnMs
Spotted by
The MnMs

Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

Spotted on Sep 27, 2015
Submitted on Feb 20, 2016

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