General Description
Body dark brown with a pale line around the edge on the front half (pronotum). No wings. Body up to 4 cm.
Biology
These cockroaches are active at night and may enter houses, but they are not considered pests.
Distribution
Southern mainland Australia.
Habitat
Leaf litter, under wood or bark.
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Brief Id
Pale edge around front half of body.
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Colours
Black
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Diet
Herbivore
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Diet Categories
Invertebrates
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Conservation Statuses
CITES: Not listed, FFG Threatened List: Not listed, EPBC Act 1999: Not listed, IUCN Red List: Not listed
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Common Name
Native Cockroach
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