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Cockroach - Ectobius lapponicus

Cockroach - Ectobius lapponicus
New Hampshire, USA
May 30, 2011
I am curious as to what type of cockroach this is. I initially thought it was an Asian cockroach, as the markings on the area behind the head look similar to a German cockroach, but this roach clearly has no problem with light, plus its wings seem to be the right length for an Asian cockroach. Also, I found another one outside today and it is a good flyer, unlike the German. However, another person told me it might be a wood cockroach, a few of which seem similar to this one. I think the biggest thing in support of that idea is that Asian cockroaches aren't supposed to be this far north (New Hampshire) in the US, at least not yet. Any clarification would be appreciated. And if it is an Asian cockroach, is there any threat of infestation? I have found a couple inside, plus one that seemed like it might be a nymph, though I can imagine these simply might have accidentally wandered inside and have no intention of living indoors.

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Ectobius of sorts, i reckon; more specific location?
those are, if i'm not mistaken, the most cold-tolerant free-living [as the name implies] cockroaches, at least in the Palaearctic

 
I am in the southern part of
I am in the southern part of New Hampshire, which is in the Northeastern part of the US. Seems like Ectobius is Europe/Asia only, though, so looks like we can count those out. Though I can see the resemblance.

 
count those out???
we have many images of Ectobius in the guide(1) (3 spp.) taken all over ne. US and adjacent Canada; although adventive, those are pretty common and well established in your area

 
Whoops
My mistake, I guess I was confusing it's native range with where it's restricted to in the world. Seems like Ectobius is right then, specifically lapponicus by the looks of it. Thanks!

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Edit: I see that's been done.

Cropped and moved for expert attention.
Moved from ID Request.

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Okay, I was unaware others co
Okay, I was unaware others couldn't click and get the bigger photo. I will keep that in mind for the future. Thanks.

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