Dusky Cockroach

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Blattodea (Blattodea)

Family

Ectobiidae

Genus

Ectobius

Species

Ectobius lapponicus (Dusky Cockroach)

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeine Waldschabe

Similar Species in Ectobius

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forest cockroach

Ectobius sylvestris

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dusky Cockroach?

The scientific name of Dusky Cockroach is Ectobius lapponicus. It belongs to the genus Ectobius.

Where does Dusky Cockroach live?

Dusky Cockroach is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Dusky Cockroach belong to?

Dusky Cockroach (Ectobius lapponicus) belongs to the genus Ectobius, which is part of the taxonomic family Ectobiidae.

What kingdom does Dusky Cockroach belong to?

Dusky Cockroach (Ectobius lapponicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Dusky Cockroach?

The closest relatives of Dusky Cockroach in the genus Ectobius include forest cockroach.