Megaloblatta longipennis
Megaloblatta longipennis is a species of cockroach in the family Ectobiidae. It is one of the largest extant cockroaches by length and wingspan. It is found in South America.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Blattodea |
| Family: | Ectobiidae |
| Genus: | Megaloblatta |
| Species: | M. longipennis |
| Binomial name | |
| Megaloblatta longipennis (Walker, 1868) | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Blabera longipennis Walker, 1868 | |
Description
Members of M. longipennis are known for their exceptional size; the largest specimen measured 3.8 inches (97 mm) in length, 1.75 inches (44 mm) in width, and had a wingspan of 8 inches (200 mm).[3]
References
- "Catalogue of Life - 2012 Annual Checklist :: Species details". www.catalogueoflife.org. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
- "Megaloblatta longipennis (MEGBLO)". EPPO Global Database. Secretariat of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- "Largest cockroach". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2021-04-09.
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