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Pinned Example - Panchlora nivea
Copyright © 2006 Scott Nelson

Pinned Example - Panchlora nivea
Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USA
June 2, 2006
Size: 21 mm
Contributed by Scott Nelson on 13 June, 2006 - 10:46am

Isn't this the Cuban Cockroac
Isn't this the Cuban Cockroach found outdoors (usually) in Florida?
… Judi C, 12 August, 2007 - 5:09pm

 
Yes
These roaches are attracted to UV lights. They are not associated with filth, but prefer to live in the leaf litter and forest floor. They also hide in the palm cracks of the palm tree trunks.
… Scott Nelson, 12 August, 2007 - 9:07pm

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