Epilampra maya

Rehn, 1903

Maya cockroach

Epilampra maya, commonly known as the Maya , is a of cockroach in the Blaberidae. It is native to Central America and extends into parts of North America. The species was described by Rehn in 1903. Like other members of Blaberidae, it is likely a relatively large cockroach, though specific morphological details distinguishing it from are not well documented in available sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Epilampra maya: /ˌɛpɪˈlæmprə ˈmaɪə/

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Distribution

Recorded from Mexico, Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The occurs in Central America and extends into southern North America.

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Taxonomic Authority

The was first described by James A.G. Rehn in 1903.

Observation Data

As of available records, there are 171 observations documented on iNaturalist, suggesting the is encountered with some regularity by naturalists in its range.

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