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Lobster cockroach

Nauphoeta cinerea

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Singapore, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Blattodea (Blattodea)
Family
Blaberidae
Genus
Nauphoeta
Species
Nauphoeta cinerea (Lobster cockroach)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lobster cockroach?
The scientific name of Lobster cockroach is Nauphoeta cinerea. It belongs to the genus Nauphoeta.
Where does Lobster cockroach live?
Lobster cockroach is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan, Singapore, Taiwan), Europe (7 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan.
What family does Lobster cockroach belong to?
Lobster cockroach (Nauphoeta cinerea) belongs to the genus Nauphoeta, which is part of the taxonomic family Blaberidae.
What kingdom does Lobster cockroach belong to?
Lobster cockroach (Nauphoeta cinerea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 12 Countries

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Genus Nauphoeta — 1 Species

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Lobster cockroach
Nauphoeta cinerea
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