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Cockroach, Arenivaga maybe? - Arenivaga - female
Copyright © 2006 Dana Terry

Cockroach, Arenivaga maybe? - Arenivaga - Female
Oakley, Contra Costa County, California, USA
June 27, 2006
Size: 12 mm
I found this while flipping boards in very sandy soil. Anyone know if this is this a nymph, or a wingless adult?

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Cockroach, Arenivaga maybe? - Arenivaga - female Cockroach, Arenivaga maybe? - Arenivaga - female
Contributed by Dana Terry on 25 April, 2007 - 11:15pm
Last updated 7 December, 2009 - 11:04pm

Yes.
Yes, that appears to be an adult female. Neat find! Males come to lights at night.
… Eric R. Eaton, 26 April, 2007 - 2:25pm

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