Flight-dimorphism
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Parcoblatta notha
Arizona Wood Cockroach
Parcoblatta notha is a large, pale-colored wood cockroach endemic to Arizona. It is one of twelve species in the genus Parcoblatta. Males possess fully developed wings and are capable of flight, while females have reduced wings approximately half as long and cannot fly. The species is occasionally found in homes near wooded areas, where it may become a minor nuisance.