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Ectobius sylvestris, known generally as the forest cockroach or lesser cockroach, is a species of cockroach in the family Ectobiidae. It is found in Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), North America, and temperate Asia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Forest 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.
Easily confused with
- Ectobius lucidus
- Ectobius erythronotus
- Ectobius lapponicus
- Phyllodromica maculata
- Sorineuchora nigra
- Phyllodromica megerlei
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Blattodea
- Family
- Ectobiidae
- Genus
- Ectobius
- Species
- Ectobius sylvestris
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