Latiblattella lucifrons
Hebard, 1917
Pale headed cockroach
Latiblattella lucifrons is a small commonly known as the pale headed cockroach. It belongs to the Ectobiidae, a group often referred to as wood cockroaches. The species is distributed across Central America and North America, with records from Mexico and Arizona. It is a relatively obscure species with limited published ecological data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Latiblattella lucifrons: /ˌlæ.tɪ.blæˈtɛl.lə ˌluː.sɪˈfrɒnz/
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Identification
The 'pale headed ' suggests a distinguishing pale coloration on the , though specific diagnostic features are not well documented in available sources. As a member of Ectobiidae, it likely has a flattened body, long filamentous , and reduced or absent wings in females, but -level identification requires examination by a .
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Distribution
Recorded from Mexico, Arizona (USA), and broadly across Central America and North America. Distribution records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
Similar Taxa
- Other Latiblattella speciesCongeneric share general body plan and may overlap in distribution; identification requires detailed morphological examination.
- Other Ectobiidae members share characteristics of small to medium size, flattened bodies, and association with leaf litter or woody ; distinguishing L. lucifrons requires attention to coloration and genitalic structures.
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Taxonomic Note
placement varies between sources: Ectobiidae per GBIF and Wikipedia, Pseudophyllodromiidae per iNaturalist. This reflects ongoing taxonomic revision in Blattodea.