Species: Opisthoplatia orientalis

English Name: Litter Cockroach, Amphibious Litter Roach

Chinese Name: 東方水蠊

Family: Blaberidae

Description:

This large Roach can reach 3,8 cm (females) or 1,5 cm (males) in length. Adults are black with white borders on the pronotum and red ones on the abdomen. This species is found in woodland litter and has even been reported near mangroves. Generally, it is not considered a household pest like many other cockroaches.

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References:

– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications Centre.

Species: Periplaneta americana

English Name: American Cockroach

Chinese Name: 美洲蟑螂

Family: Blattidae

Description:

Large, about 2,5-4 cm in length, winged Cockroach. The body is reddish brown with a yellowish margin behind the head. This cosmopolitan insect generally lives in moist areas and prefer warm temperatures. They are common in basements, cracks and crevices, foundations and walkways adjacent to buildings.

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References:

– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications Centre.

Species: Tenodera sinensis

English Name: Chinese Mantis

Chinese Name: 中华大刀螳

Family: Mantidae

Description:

Long, slender Praying Mantis with some individuals reaching 11 cm long. The color ranges from bright green to brown or a combination thereof. They feed on other insects and cannibalism is common: the sexual cannibalism is the well known, but it happens on the early stages too. This species is native to China and can be found among any types of vegetation.

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References:

– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications... Read more »