Neoblattella detersa
(Walker, 1868)
Neoblattella detersa is a small in the Ectobiidae, described by Francis Walker in 1868. It occurs in the Caribbean region and North America. The species has been documented in at least 344 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is moderately well-recorded. Like other members of Ectobiidae, it is likely a ground-dwelling species associated with leaf litter and decaying organic matter.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neoblattella detersa: /ˌniːəʊˌblæˈtɛlə dɪˈtɜːrsə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Haiti, Jamaica, and more broadly from the Caribbean region and North America. The GBIF distribution records confirm presence in the Caribbean and North America without specifying particular .
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Taxonomic Note
There is a discrepancy in assignment between sources: iNaturalist lists Pseudophyllodromiidae, while Wikipedia and GBIF list Ectobiidae. Pseudophyllodromiidae is sometimes treated as a (Pseudophyllodromiinae) within Ectobiidae or as a separate family depending on classification system used.