DonaldJ Third Instar Jan 25, 2016 #2 Up until 1926 or so, the "common cockroach" was named Periplaneta Orientalis. Is this roach now known as Blatta Orientalis?
Up until 1926 or so, the "common cockroach" was named Periplaneta Orientalis. Is this roach now known as Blatta Orientalis?
Allpet Roaches Administrator Staff member Administrator Jan 26, 2016 #3 They were all originally Blatta and then some were moved to Periplaneta. That was probably a mistake rather than a wholesale revision.
They were all originally Blatta and then some were moved to Periplaneta. That was probably a mistake rather than a wholesale revision.
