Platyzosteria novaeseelandiae, or the large black kēkerengū, is a species of cockroach in the family Blattidae. Its other names include black stink-roach, black stink cockroach, black cockroach and papata pango. It is known for the defensive chemical it produces when disturbed.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Large Black Kekerengu being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Melanozosteria nitida
- Tryonicus parvus
- Eurycotis floridana
- Parcoblatta uhleriana
- Crescispina japonica
- Panesthia australis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Blattodea
- Family
- Blattidae
- Genus
- Platyzosteria
- Species
- Platyzosteria novaeseelandiae
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