Blattodea of New Zealand

species of cockroach

Celatoblatta is a genus of cockroaches in the family Blattidae with species from Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. "Celato" means concealed and the members of this genus are all small, fast-moving nocturnal species that hide during the day under bark and rocks. In Australia the genus is known as hooded cockroaches, after the distinctive way the seventh abdominal tergite extends over the ninth and tenth like a hood.

species of insect

species of insect

species of insect

species of insect

species of insect

Parellipsidion is a genus of cockroaches endemic to New Zealand. There are three species within the genus Parellipsidion.