Eurycotis
| Eurycotis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Eurycotis floridana | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Blattodea |
| Family: | Blattidae |
| Subfamily: | Polyzosteriinae |
| Genus: | Stål, 1874[1] |
| Species | |
| Eurycotis caraibea[1] | |
Eurycotis is a genus of cockroaches from the Americas. 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.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "ITIS Standard Report Page: Eurycotis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
- ^ "orthopteran". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 4 October 2012.