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Cockroach - Ectobius - female
Copyright © 2008 David E. Reed

Cockroach - Ectobius - Female
Bailey Island, Cumberland County, Maine, USA
September 3, 2008
Size: 9 mm long
Need ID help. 7 mm antennae. Resembles the American Cockroach but seems too small and the wings don't look right. Is it just immature? Female based on the short wings and more oval nature.
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Contributed by David E. Reed on 4 September, 2008 - 3:22pm
Last updated 6 September, 2008 - 7:55am

female
females, if I'm not mistaken have shorter wings then the males.
...
Might want to verify this though.
… Jonas Insinga, 4 September, 2008 - 5:33pm login or register to post comments

Adult.
Adult of the genus Ectobius, apparently the most common of the "outdoor" roaches in New England now. Too bad they (2 species) are introduced from abroad like the 'indoor' species (sigh). Great portrait, though!
… Eric R. Eaton, 4 September, 2008 - 3:33pm login or register to post comments

 
Ectobius
Thanks greatly, Eric.
… David E. Reed, 4 September, 2008 - 4:49pm login or register to post comments

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