A new cockroach species, P. guizhouensis, was firstly collected from a rotten wood log near a large pool where it was living undisturbed, far away from cities in Guizhou Province, Science 2.0. A colony of more than 60 nymphs and 52 adults, emerged from the log when the wood was split, quickly fleeing away.
Up to now, 55 species and 9 subspecies have been reported in this genus but because of their secluded lifestyle, these cockroaches are still mysterious to scientists, and their study had been nearly stagnated since 1999.
"With this new discovery, we hope to reignite the scientific interest towards this peculiar and rather intriguing cockroach genus." comments Dr Yanli Che, Southwest University, China.
Click here to read more.
Source: Science 2.0
Latest from Pest Control Technology
- Blue Sky Pest Control Acquires Conquistador Pest & Termite
- NYC Mayor Establishes Office of Rodent Mitigation
- Syngenta Receives Federal Registration for Vanecto Cockroach Gel Bait
- Viking Pest Control Partners with WJRZ for Annual 'Share the Joy' Drive
- Researchers Find Sloth Fever Unlikely to Spread via Mosquitoes in Southeastern U.S.
- Coast Launches Platform for Private Equity-Backed Home Services Rollups
- Bed Bugs Found in TVs, School Buses and Hospital ORs, NPMA Reports
- Gas Leak!
