Euzosteria lata
Common name: Broad Tortoise Cockroach
Meaning of name:
The meaning of Euzosteria lata is not known.
Distribution:
This cockroach is known from the south-west of Western Australia.
Description:
This cockroach was approximately 30 millimetres long.
Notes:
Euzosteria species are often seen wandering by day in arid conditions. They have been known to spray a pungent fluid at aggressors.
We have seen this cockroach throughout the year.
References:
A Guide to the Cockroaches of Australia. David Rentz. 2014.
Atlas of Living Australia https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/3c0b1e29-2ac5-4ff2-a6e1-73d368ae2753
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