Robshelfordia sp. (genus)

A Shelford cockroach at Aranda Bushland

Robshelfordia sp. (genus) at Aranda Bushland - 17 Sep 2023
Robshelfordia sp. (genus) at Aranda Bushland - 17 Sep 2023
Robshelfordia sp. (genus) at Aranda Bushland - 17 Sep 2023
Robshelfordia sp. (genus) at Aranda Bushland - 17 Sep 2023
Robshelfordia sp. (genus) at Aranda Bushland - 17 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Robshelfordia sp. (genus) 12 Jan 2024 trevorpreston
Blattodea (order) 8 Jan 2024 KorinneM

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Posted separately for the wasp. Was a cool interaction. No clue what the cockroach is.

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trevorpreston wrote:
   8 Jan 2024
The pattern on the pronotum looks like Johnrehnia australiae, but I'm not sure what the nymphs look like.

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  • Cockroach wasp dragging it off. Associated Insect
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Injured / sick Animal health

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