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Blaberidae
Giant cockroaches, or blaberids (family (biology), family Blaberidae), are the second-largest cockroach family by number of species. Mostly distributed in warmer climates worldwide, this family is based on the American genus ''Blaberus'', but much of the diversity is also found in Africa and Asia. Description They are the only ovoviviparity, ovoviviparous cockroach family. The ootheca is seen very briefly before being retracted into the body, where soon after the young nymphs hatch inside, the female gives live birth. The cercus, cerci are smaller compared to other families, and most of the time are covered by wings. They're mostly found in caves, rotting logs or buried under leaf litter. Many are often kept as pets or as feeder insects, such as ''Blaberus'', ''Gromphadorhina'' or ''Macropanesthia''. Notable species Notable species within this family include: * Cape mountain cockroach – ''Aptera fusca'' * Dwarf cave cockroach – ''Blaberus atropos'' (syn. ''Blaberus fusca'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giant Burrowing Cockroach
The giant burrowing cockroach (''Macropanesthia rhinoceros'') is also known as the rhinoceros cockroach, and Queensland giant cockroach. These cockroaches are native to Australia and mostly found in tropical and subtropical parts of Queensland. They are the world's heaviest species of cockroach and can weigh up to 30-35 grams and measure up to 7.5- in length. It is a member of the family Blaberidae, which contains hundreds of species. It is part of the blaberid subfamily Geoscapheinae.Hill, A. (2016). Obesity and Gastrointestinal Impaction in Giant Burrowing Cockroaches (''Macropanesthia rhinoceros''): A Potential Effect of the Thrifty Phenotype. ''Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine'', ''25''(1), 30–33. It is prominent in the wild and can also be sold and kept as a pet. Unlike some other cockroaches, the giant burrowing cockroach does not have wings and is not considered a pest. This species plays a vital part in the ecosystem by consuming dead leaves, eucalyptus in particular, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
