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Parcoblatta - Parcoblatta pennsylvanica - male
Copyright © 2011 Scott Nacko

Parcoblatta - Parcoblatta pennsylvanica - Male
Perry County, Pennsylvania, USA
The male from the previous shot, with his wings pulled aside. The photo is slightly blurry but you can make out the median segments well enough. I think it is safe to finally move this series to the species page, do you agree?

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Contributed by Scott Nacko on 4 February, 2011 - 7:18pm
Last updated 5 February, 2011 - 10:30am

Moved
Moved from Wood Cockroaches.
… Scott Nacko, 5 February, 2011 - 10:30am login or register to post comments

Very nice!
Yes, and when you have time, you should put a nice series on the species Info Page from egg to adult (including mating). good job seeing this through to the end!
… John Carlson, 5 February, 2011 - 1:04am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for all your help, John
Here is the short video of their courtship frenzy
… Scott Nacko, 5 February, 2011 - 12:31pm login or register to post comments

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