Eremoblatta
Rehn, 1903
sand cockroaches
Species Guides
1- Eremoblatta subdiaphana(Hairy Desert Cockroach)
Eremoblatta is a of sand cockroaches in the Corydiidae (formerly ). These are adapted to arid, sandy environments. The genus was established by Rehn in 1903. Records indicate presence in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Eremoblatta: /ˌɛrɛmoʊˈblætə/
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Habitat
Arid sandy environments, including sand dunes and desert scrub. The "sand cockroaches" reflects this specialized substrate association.
Distribution
Southwestern United States (Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico) and northwestern Mexico.
Behavior
, as is typical for .
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Taxonomic Note
Eremoblatta was historically classified in (as reflected in older sources), but modern places it in Corydiidae. The placement has also shifted from Polyphaginae to Corydiinae.
Etymology
The name combines Greek 'eremos' (desert, solitary) with 'blatta' (), referencing the arid of these insects.