Eurycotis

'Eurycotis' is a genus of cockroaches. Cockroaches of this genus often have the capability to secrete an unpleasant smell when threatened. Both sexes have a large gland in the rear part of the abdomen capable of secreting a milky, acidic fluid as either an oozing liquid, or up to a three-foot spray.[3]

Eurycotis
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Blattodea
Family:
Blattidae
Genus:
Eurycotis[1]

Stål, 1874[2]
Species

Eurycotis caraibea[2]
Eurycotis decipiens
Eurycotis floridana[2]
Eurycotis lixa[2]
Eurycotis opaca[2]
Eurycotis tibalis[2]

References
  1. "Genus Eurycotis". BugGuide. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  2. "ITIS Standard Report Page: Eurycotis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
  3. "orthopteran". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 4 October 2012.


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