Eupolyphaga sinensis (Chinese: 土鳖虫), is a species of cockroach in the genus Eupolyphaga. They are most abundant in Central and Northern China, but also extend into South Russia, and likely Mongolia. It is the most widely distributed species within the genus. E. sinensis are mainly scavengers which feed on plant debris.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Chinese Medicinal 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
- Genus
- Eupolyphaga
- Species
- Eupolyphaga sinensis
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