species i.d.?

[Hornet]

today i found 3 of these, if it was only one i would have left it but 3 gives me a good chance of both sexes and possibly some breeding. Found on sandy soil in cracks in wood. What should i keep them on, what to feed? Any idea on genus or species? Found in south east qld, australia.

 

[Hornet]

pics might help

 

[Matt K]

Could you put one in a clear container and get a closer pic of the top and bottom ???

 

[Allpet Roaches]

It's hard to make out any characteristics. Also, even if the species information is available it may not be identifiable if it's a nymph.

 

[Lucihormetica]

It's hard to make out any characteristics. Also, even if the species information is available it may not be identifiable if it's a nymph.

Dear orin,

proably it is an adult female! proably a nymph. There are several differents forms into the Epilamprinae, which makes an indentifying without a specimen not possible.

ingo

 

[Hornet]

if i lose a specimen will send it to the local museum.

 

[Allpet Roaches]

Can you take a closer photograph?

There's a good chance you have an agriculture office in your area that would be able to identify local Australian roaches.

 

[Hornet]

thats about as good as i can get, my camera isnt the best for marco. Altho i can take one at higher resolution and crop it for you.