Plectoptera poeyi
(Saussure, 1862)
Florida beetle roach, Florida beetle cockroach
Plectoptera poeyi is a small in the Ectobiidae, commonly known as the Florida roach or Florida beetle cockroach. It occurs in the Caribbean and southeastern United States, particularly Florida. The species is relatively obscure in the scientific literature, with limited published information on its and .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Plectoptera poeyi: /plɛkˈtɒptəra poʊˈeɪ.aɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Cuba, Florida (USA), and the broader Caribbean region. GBIF distribution records confirm presence in the Caribbean and North America.
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Taxonomic placement
The placement of Plectoptera poeyi varies between sources: GBIF lists Ectobiidae, while iNaturalist lists Pseudophyllodromiidae. This reflects ongoing taxonomic revision within the Blattodea.