Red-headed Cockroach

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Deropeltis erythrocephala

Red-headed Cockroach, a reference photo
Photo: Leslie W. Powrie CT ZA · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Red-headed 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

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Blattodea
Family
Blattidae
Species
Deropeltis erythrocephala

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