Matttoadman Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I was reading through the NPMA handbook today on roaches. They say the lobster roaches that live wild in Hawaii will kill and eat the pacific beetle mimic roach. And that there are populations of Madeira roaches established in New York. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I would add that I found a few Little Kenyan Roaches (Blaberidae sp. “Kenya”) in some leaf litter in San Antonio, Texas. Stinking humans!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I would add that I found a few Little Kenyan Roaches (Blaberidae sp. “Kenya”) in some leaf litter in San Antonio, Texas. Stinking humans!!! Really, got some pics? If you do could you submit them to bugguide? It would be helpful to know what tropical species are becoming naturalized in the US. Also, this species has been identified by Orin as a Paraplecta species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugfarm Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Thats crazy about the lil kenyans. Can you tell us where in san antonio? I live in austin that could be a fun trip to try and find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MrCrackerpants Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 So Sorry!! It was a Surinam cockroach (Pycnoscelus surinamensis) and NOT a Little Kenyan Roaches (Blaberidae sp. “Kenya”) ...I was wondering why I could not find it online. Here are the links: http://bugguide.net/node/view/206054 http://bugguide.net/node/view/206053 http://bugguide.net/node/view/156260 I have no idea why I typed Little Kenyan Roaches (Blaberidae sp. “Kenya”)!! Sorry about that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 These are not my photos above. I noticed them online first and then when I went to San Antonio I looked for some in a vacant lot near the river walk. I looked in the leaf litter on the periphery of the vacant lot and found one. Just something fun to do...I guess they were introduced awhile ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebugfarm Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Ahh still fun though I might still try to go down there to find some. Its been awhile since I have spent to much money on trinkets. : P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hisserdude Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Ah ok, that makes much more sense! Surinam roaches have invaded many of the southern states, still a cool find imo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Ahh still fun though I might still try to go down there to find some. Its been awhile since I have spent to much money on trinkets. : P Ya, some parts of the river walk have more of a "natural" feel to them. You might have better luck there. The leaf litter I found this one in was moist from a recent rain. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCrackerpants Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Ah ok, that makes much more sense! Surinam roaches have invaded many of the southern states, still a cool find imo! Thanks! Yes! Sorry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpet Roaches Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I was reading through the NPMA handbook today on roaches. They say the lobster roaches that live wild in Hawaii will kill and eat the pacific beetle mimic roach. And that there are populations of Madeira roaches established in New York. Thoughts? Both are unsubstantiated, but very old, rumors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matttoadman Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 That's what I figured. unfortunately in my field of work our "continuing education" has always been given by sales reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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