Drymaplaneta heydeniana

(Saussure, 1864)

Golden Cockroach

Drymaplaneta heydeniana, commonly known as the Golden , is a of cockroach in the Blattidae. It is to Western Australia and has been introduced to New Zealand, where it is considered . The species has been documented in 365 iNaturalist observations.

Drymaplaneta heydeniana (female) by S.E. Thorpe. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Drymaplaneta heydeniana: //ˌdraɪməˈplænɪtə haɪˌdɛniˈænə//

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Distribution

to Western Australia; in New Zealand.

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Common Name Origin

The 'Golden ' likely refers to coloration, though specific descriptions of this trait are not documented in available sources.

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