Laxta sp. (genus)
Bark cockroach at Lyneham, ACT
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| Laxta sp. (genus) | Illilanga | 17 Feb 2021 | |
| Molytria sp. (genus) | trevorpreston | 10 Feb 2021 | |
| Unverified | trevorpreston | 10 Feb 2021 |
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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.
2 comments
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
Location information
- Coordinates 149.128770-35.255797
- Altitude 592.0m
- Maps Sullivans Creek, Lyneham South
- Places Lyneham, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 10 Feb 2021 09:51 AM Recorded on
- trevorpreston Recorded by
- Gum tree Associated plant
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Collections
- Illilanga flagged sightings trevorpreston Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Laxta sp. (genus) Cockroaches (Blattodea, several families) Insects
Species information
- Laxta sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Bark cockroach Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1220.08m Recorded at altitude
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