Robshelfordia sp. (genus)

A Shelford cockroach at Fadden, ACT

Robshelfordia sp. (genus) at Fadden, ACT - 1 Feb 2018
Robshelfordia sp. (genus) at Fadden, ACT - 1 Feb 2018
Robshelfordia sp. (genus) at Fadden, ACT - 1 Feb 2018
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Identification history

Robshelfordia sp. (genus) 8 Jul 2021 michaelb
Ectobiidae sp. (family) 15 Mar 2018 michaelb
Ectobiidae sp. (family) 9 Feb 2018 michaelb
Unidentified 8 Feb 2018 YumiCallaway

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Quick runner, often seen in the area.

3 comments

michaelb wrote:
   9 Feb 2018
These come into my house too, see;
http://canberra.naturemapr.org/Community/Sightings/Details/3371666
YumiCallaway wrote:
   10 Feb 2018
Ah yep. I often encounter them in the reserves under leaf litter as well as indoors. Awesome photos too! So clear for such a fast moving insect.
michaelb wrote:
   10 Feb 2018
Thanks. I caught it in a jar and photographed it while it was captured !

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