General Description
Body orange-brown with a white band behind the head area (pronotum). Head not covered by the pronotum. Body up to 2 cm long.
Biology
These cockroaches are active during the day. It is thought that they feed on pollen, honeydew and moulds.
Distribution
Western and eastern mainland Australia.
Habitat
On plants, flowers and leaves.
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Brief Id
White-yellow edge behind head area; head not covered by pronotum.
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Colours
Black
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Habitats
Wetland, Urban, DryForest, WetForest, Woodland, Mallee, Grassland
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Diet
Omnivore
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Diet Categories
Plant matter, Invertebrates
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Endemicity
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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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