Florida Woods Cockroaches
The Florida Woods Cockroach is a large, slow-moving roach native to the southeastern United States. It is most notable for its chemical defense mechanism: when threatened, it sprays a noxious, foul-smelling liquid that can irritate skin and eyes. It is primarily an outdoor species found in damp, sheltered environments.
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Key Behaviors
Slow-moving and flightless. When disturbed, ejects a foul-smelling defensive spray from abdominal glands that can travel several inches. Primarily nocturnal and tends to remain in damp, sheltered locations.
Risks & Concerns
Their large size and defensive chemical spray cause significant distress; the spray can irritate eyes and skin on contact.
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