Laxta sp. (genus) at Lyneham, ACT

Laxta sp. (genus)

Bark cockroach at Lyneham, ACT

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Identification history

Laxta sp. (genus)	17 Feb 2021	Illilanga
Molytria sp. (genus)	10 Feb 2021	trevorpreston
Unidentified	10 Feb 2021	trevorpreston

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User's notes

Under gum tree bark, about 20mm. quite a chunky cockroach, a lot less flat than a Laxta sp, so Im fairly convinced this is not Laxta. Molytria seems like the best match in the CNM cockroach field guide based on the distinctive pattern on the back.

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Illilanga wrote:

17 Feb 2021

Thanks for the sighting and great photos. Not Molytria sp. The markings could indicate Laxta friedmani but difficult to be certain. Our CNM field guide for the Molytria sp. had few incorrect photos etc, which I have rectified. For a good set of photos to help show the difference to Laxta sp. go to: https://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:9b862cdb-f9ce-4e19-bc51-792ea46b7e2c#gallery Cheers, Sandra

trevorpreston wrote:

17 Feb 2021

Ah, thanks for that. That will certainly help with the confusion.

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