Drymaplaneta semivitta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Drymaplaneta semivitta |
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| Drymaplaneta semivitta | |
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Blattidae
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Drymaplaneta
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D. semivitta
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| Drymaplaneta semivitta Walker, 1868
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The Gisborne cockroach (scientific name: Drymaplaneta semivitta) is a type of cockroach. It originally comes from Australia. This cockroach was later found in New Zealand. People in New Zealand call it the Gisborne cockroach. This name comes from the city of Gisborne, where it was first seen in that country.
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What Does the Gisborne Cockroach Look Like?
The Gisborne cockroach is one of the bigger types of cockroaches. It can grow to be about 2 to 4.5 centimeters (0.8 to 1.8 inches) long. It is also about 1.2 to 1.5 centimeters (0.5 to 0.6 inches) wide.
This cockroach has a shiny, dark brown body. It has clear white stripes on each side of its head. Unlike many other cockroaches, the Gisborne cockroach does not have wings.
Where Do Gisborne Cockroaches Live and What Do They Eat?
You can often find Drymaplaneta semivitta in places with wood. This includes timber or even bark chips in gardens. They like to eat dead plants and other natural materials.
These cockroaches usually do not go into your food. When the weather gets cold, they might move into warm spots. This could be in roof spaces or inside the walls of buildings. The Gisborne cockroach is generally seen as harmless to people.
Where Can You Find the Gisborne Cockroach?
The Gisborne cockroach is most commonly found in big cities in Australia. These include Melbourne and Sydney. In New Zealand, you can find them all over the North Island. They are also in cities like Nelson and Blenheim. Some have even been found as far south as Timaru.
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A Gisborne cockroach in Auckland
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The same individual as above
