Polyzosteria cuprea explained

Polyzosteria cuprea is a species of bush cockroach found in south western Australia. It is a diurnal species and its typical habitat is arid regions and eucalyptus woodland.[1]

Description

Polyzosteria cuprea is a wingless, dorsally-flattened, charcoal-grey insect. There is a large, cream-coloured patch at the front of the tergum (dorsal plate) of the prothorax, smaller cream markings on the sides of the next two terga, and cream bands on the legs.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rentz, David . A Guide to the Cockroaches of Australia . 2014 . Csiro Publishing . 978-1-4863-0037-2 . 167–170.
  2. Web site: Polyzosteria cuprea . Harvey, Mark . 2013 . Creature Feature . Western Australian Museum . 2015-06-21.