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Wood roach nymphs I think - Parcoblatta virginica
Copyright © 2009 Vespula Vulgaris

Wood roach nymphs I think - Parcoblatta virginica
Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA
October 31, 2009
Size: 7 mm
I found about 6 or 7 of these when I lifted up a large rock in my yard. They all scattered, and I managed to catch 3 of them. i believe they are wood roach nymphs getting ready to overwinter

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Contributed by Vespula Vulgaris on 31 October, 2009 - 11:38am
Last updated 1 October, 2014 - 7:58am

Moved
Moved from Virginia Wood Cockroach.
… Alan Jeon, 1 October, 2014 - 7:58am

Moved
Moved from Virginia Wood Cockroach.
… Alan Jeon, 1 October, 2014 - 7:58am

Moved
Moved from Wood Cockroaches.
… Alan Jeon, 1 October, 2014 - 7:58am

Looks similar to Parcoblatta virginica.
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… Walter Nathaniel Long, 27 February, 2014 - 8:57pm

Moved
Moved from Cockroaches and Termites.
… Vespula Vulgaris, 22 January, 2010 - 11:54am

Could you rear these out again?
I found your last series very informative. Moved from ID Request.
… John Carlson, 8 November, 2009 - 10:06pm

 
Will do
They are doing great in a small setup with moist potting soil and some bark
… Vespula Vulgaris, 9 November, 2009 - 8:05am

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