AusBonsai

I have fought a long battle to save a JBP that has deteriorated to the point of near death. Found this critter on it last night, and found some more on a Xanthorrhoea. I have a garden sapling Gum that is being eaten from both inside and outside the wood that I suspect is the origin. Any clues at to what this is.

About 10-15mm





Thanks Soda

Hi Soda,

Umm, cockroach ?

Paul C

my guess is Periplaneta australasiae, an insect of the Blattodea order...

Yep that's a cockroach alright!

ok, thanks guys, I will continue my search for the problem. Jumping on anything at this stage

/close thread

it may be the problem

Abstract - The long-term management of a population of Australian cockroaches, Periplaneta australasiae, causing
serious damage to valuable plant species in a United Kingdom tropical plant house,

their is a few hits when looking for Periplaneta australasiae and plant damage cockroaches are also known to bite humans in their sleep mostly on fingers and hands were food residue is i wouldnt discount them yet mate

good luck

J

Can ship a few downif you like, we have millions of them in Sydney,but I cannot say I have lost any trees with them,curl grubs are another story. I personally would look for another reason, but I stand to be corrected,as I learn something every day.