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Surinam Cockroach

Pycnoscelus surinamensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Blattodea ›Family: Blaberidae ›Genus: Pycnoscelus

About

The Surinam cockroach or greenhouse cockroach (Pycnoscelus surinamensis) is a species of burrowing cockroach. It is a common plant pest endemic to the Indomalayan region that has spread to tropical and into subtropical regions around the world, and in isolated populations to temperate climates where protective habitat such as greenhouses provide shelter for individuals inadvertently shipped in the soil of plants. Its populations are almost exclusively female, and it reproduces asexually, having evolved several clonal strains...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Surinam Cockroach?
The scientific name of Surinam Cockroach is Pycnoscelus surinamensis.
What is the conservation status of Surinam Cockroach?
The Surinam Cockroach has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does Surinam Cockroach belong to?
Surinam Cockroach belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Surinam Cockroach belong to?
Surinam Cockroach belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Surinam Cockroach belong to?
Surinam Cockroach belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Surinam Cockroach belong to?
Surinam Cockroach belongs to the order Blattodea.
What family does Surinam Cockroach belong to?
Surinam Cockroach belongs to the family Blaberidae.
What genus does Surinam Cockroach belong to?
Surinam Cockroach belongs to the genus Pycnoscelus.