Eurycotis

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]

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]

References

  1. ↑ "Genus Eurycotis". BugGuide. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "ITIS Standard Report Page: Eurycotis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2014-03-23.
  3. ↑ "orthopteran". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 4 October 2012.