Florida Sand Cockroach

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Arenivaga floridensis

Florida Sand Cockroach, a reference photo
Photo: Original uploader was Acatenazzi at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Arenivaga floridensis is a species of sand cockroaches of the subfamily Corydiinae, in the family Corydiidae. It is a fossorial insect endemic to Florida scrub habitats in Highlands, Pinellas, and Polk counties in peninsular Florida.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Florida Sand Cockroach 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Blattodea
Family
Corydiidae
Species
Arenivaga floridensis

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