Sand-cockroach
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Arenivaga genitalis
Arizona sand cockroach
Arenivaga genitalis, commonly known as the Arizona sand cockroach, is a species of desert-dwelling cockroach in the family Corydiidae. It is native to the southwestern United States, particularly Arizona and California. Like other members of its genus, it exhibits dramatic sexual dimorphism, with males and females differing substantially in appearance. The species inhabits harsh, arid environments and has adaptations allowing it to thrive in dry conditions atypical for most cockroaches.
Arenivaga sequoia
desert cockroach, sand cockroach
Arenivaga sequoia is a species of desert cockroach in the family Corydiidae, described by Heidi Hopkins in 2014 as part of a major revision of the genus Arenivaga. This species belongs to a group known for remarkable adaptations to harsh, arid environments. Like other Arenivaga species, it exhibits dramatic sexual dimorphism, with females appearing markedly different from males. The species was described based on male specimens, with species separation relying on complex genital characters. It is one of 39 new species discovered during Hopkins' four-year revision, which increased the genus from nine to 48 species.
Arenivaga tonkawa
tonkawa sand cockroach
Arenivaga tonkawa, the tonkawa sand cockroach, is a species of desert cockroach in the family Corydiidae. It occurs in Central America and North America, with records from Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Like other Arenivaga species, it exhibits dramatic sexual dimorphism, with males and females differing substantially in appearance. The species belongs to a genus of sand cockroaches adapted to harsh, arid environments.
Compsodes
hooded cockroach, sand cockroach
Compsodes is a genus of small, hooded cockroaches in the family Corydiidae, established by Hebard in 1917. The genus contains at least four described species distributed across Central America, the Caribbean, and the southern United States. Members are characterized by a distinctive hood-like pronotal structure that covers much of the head. These cockroaches are primarily associated with sandy habitats.