Asiablatta kyotensis explained

Asiablatta kyotensis, formerly in the genus Parcoblatta, is an endemic roach from Far Eastern Asia. On June 24, 1962, an unfamiliar male roach was captured in Kyoto City. This cockroach was an entirely unknown insect from Japan, and was later described as Parcoblatta kyotensis by Asahina in 1976.[1]

Habitat

Found gathered around rotting trees and tree sap.

Distribution

A. kyotensis are known to be in China (Shanghai, Zhejiang),[2] Japan, southern and western parts of South Korea.[3]

Description

Male: Body length measures around 14.5 to 18 millimeters, forewing length measures from 13 to 15.5 millimeters. Adult females are broader and have slightly shorter wings than adult males.[4]

Notes and References

  1. http://eurekamag.com/research/006/579/006579934.php
  2. Woo, 1987
  3. News: Hyun Chung . Choe . Kim . Tae Woo . Distribution of Asiablatta kyotensis in Korea . 4 . 13.
  4. http://jasa.pe.kr/pulmuchi/korthoptera/Asiablatta-kyotoensis.htm