This southern European cockroach is now almost worldwide and can be a pest in houses, hotels, motels, hospitals and factories. Although it has been in New Zealand for over 100 years it is not yet known outside of Dunedin...

The cockroach that most people have seen, at least in biology classes at school. Cultures are maintained by many schools and Universities and it is established in low numbers in the wild around Auckland and in the Waikat...

Although this species has been in New Zealand probably for some time it has lain unrecognised. It is apparently common on Kermadec Island and is established in Mairangi Bay and Blockhouse Bay, Auckland.. However, this sp...