Neotemnopteryx sp. (genus)
1 Cockroach at Molonglo Valley, ACT
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| Neotemnopteryx sp. (genus) | trevorpreston | 5 Sep 2023 | |
| Neotemnopteryx sp. (genus) | trevorpreston | 20 Jun 2023 | |
| Panesthia australis | CarbonAI | 8 Jun 2023 | |
| Periplaneta americana | trevorpreston | 8 Jun 2023 | |
| Laxta granicollis | CarbonAI | 11 Apr 2023 | |
| Unverified | Tapirlord | 26 Feb 2023 |
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10 comments
9 Jun 2023
I have been looking at this sighting, its unlike any other sightings on CNM. At first I was thinking Periplaneta americana but on looking through Rentz I think it may be a Neotemnopteryx sp. (N.bifurcata or N.fulva). (A Guide to Cockroaches of Australia p231-232. If anyone is willing I would appreciate some feedback on this possible ID. @Illilanga @RogerF @youning @KimberiRP
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10 Jun 2023
I don't know. Maybe @Tapirlord could clarify that. It is reported as 25-50mm, a large range.
11 Jun 2023
Thanks for the size update Tapirlord. That's a reasonably large cockroach. A. periplaneta can be 30-50mm. Rentz says of Neotemnopteryx that they are "larger than many other blattellines" which is a bit vague, but I could possibly infer this means over 25 or 30mm?
The more I look at this sighting, and of examples of American cockroach, and of Neotemnopteryx on the internet and in Rentz, the more I think that this specimen doesn't show typical pronotum patterning of A.periplaneta, but does show subtle markings common in Neotemnopteryx, especially some specimens of N.fulva.
I also find it unlikely (but not impossible) that A.periplaneta, which loves basements, sewers and kitchens would be found in the middle of Bluetts block, it is not a cold loving species. Also, there are no reports of this species on ala, although local pest companies do list them as one of the possible pest cockroach species in Canberra. Nevertheless, this is a much more likely habitat for Neotemnopteryx, and the pronotum markings makes me think it is this Genus.
Any thoughts? @RogerF @illilanga @Youning
The more I look at this sighting, and of examples of American cockroach, and of Neotemnopteryx on the internet and in Rentz, the more I think that this specimen doesn't show typical pronotum patterning of A.periplaneta, but does show subtle markings common in Neotemnopteryx, especially some specimens of N.fulva.
I also find it unlikely (but not impossible) that A.periplaneta, which loves basements, sewers and kitchens would be found in the middle of Bluetts block, it is not a cold loving species. Also, there are no reports of this species on ala, although local pest companies do list them as one of the possible pest cockroach species in Canberra. Nevertheless, this is a much more likely habitat for Neotemnopteryx, and the pronotum markings makes me think it is this Genus.
Any thoughts? @RogerF @illilanga @Youning
20 Jun 2023
When new species are proposed, I think we should check/confirm with Dave Rentz and Youning Su
21 Jun 2023
@RogerF could you contact them?
The more I compare this sighting with the species in question the more convinced I am, but it would be good to have an expert opinion to confirm.
A sighting on North Coast Nature Map I think is also Neotemnopteryx Neotemnopteryx sp. (genus) (Cockroach)
The more I compare this sighting with the species in question the more convinced I am, but it would be good to have an expert opinion to confirm.
A sighting on North Coast Nature Map I think is also Neotemnopteryx Neotemnopteryx sp. (genus) (Cockroach)
Location information
- Coordinates 149.010483-35.298725
- Altitude 630.9m
- Maps Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) Bluetts Block (402, 403, 12, 11)
- Places Molonglo Valley, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 11 Feb 2023 08:49 PM Recorded on
- Tapirlord Recorded by
- 25mm to 50mm Animal size
Collections
- Bluetts Block nocturnal survey 2023 Illilanga flagged sightings Insects Cockroaches (Blattodea, several families) Tapirlord Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Neotemnopteryx sp. (genus)
Species information
- Neotemnopteryx sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Cockroach Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 630.91m Recorded at altitude
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