Deropeltis erythrocephala (Invertebrates) by Jeltje on 28th April 2013

Cockroach

Observed by Jeltje on 20th February 2013

(Added to iSpot on 28th April 2013)

Flattened medium sized insect about 3cm long.Round shape.Segmented body pointed at end of abdomen.Dark brown with orange-brown legs and black antenna. Wingless.Found among leave matter in garden.Slow-moving,did not scuttle away.Only one specimen seen.

Location: Ottery

Identifications

likely ID

Deropeltis erythrocephala by Jeltje at 3:46 pm 28/04/13

Confidence: It might be this.

Notes: Brown body segments not edged with yellow,thus not the Table mountain cockroach.Maybe Deropeltis genus.The round body shape and lack of wings point to a female (male is slender and has wings)
ID agreements (): 3 people agree with this identification.
- Riaan Stals
- vynbos
- tony rebelo
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