AAA's Swarm

All About Arthropods

Elliptorhina
This photo thread won't be nearly as prolific as the one by the same name on the mantidforum since roaches are about 75% of what I keep at the moment, but nonetheless, it should be a fun, little place. :)  

Let's begin with my most miniscule and possibly most otherworldly beetle species, your favorite pest, Mezium affine. :)  

Mezium affine

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Adults​
 
Porcellio scaber "Piebald"​

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Medium-sized to large individuals (note the amount/placement of piebalding can change during the lifetime and individuals usually have to be 1/3 grown before they show any)​

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Pregnant female (note the marsupium on her stomach)​
 
Gymnetis thula

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Adult​

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Pupal chamber​

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Adult and pupal chamber​

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3rd instar larva​

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Suspected 1st instar larva​

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Suspected 1st instar larva and 3rd instar larva​
 
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