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Australian Cockroach

Validiblatta australasiae

Worldwide: 9,552 observations
Group: Insects

About

The Australian cockroach (Validiblatta australasiae), synonym Periplaneta australasiae, is a species of cockroach in the family Blattidae. It is a common species of tropical cockroach, with a length of 23–35 mm (0.91–1.38 in). It is brown overall, with the tegmina having a conspicuous lateral pale stripe or margin, and the pronotum (head shield) with a sharply contrasting pale or yellow margin. It is very similar in appearance to the American cockroach and may be easily mistaken for it.

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Recent sightings near Cairns

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Sep 6, 2026Wiseman Rd W, Edmonton, QLD, AUObserver: soloman2toneView observation from Sep 6, 2026 on iNaturalist
Jul 25, 2026Weir Rd, Kuranda, QLD, AUObserver: Rachel ReeseView observation from Jul 25, 2026 on iNaturalist
Jun 11, 2026McManus St at Park Street, Whitfield QLD 4870, AustraliaObserver: Dr Spood dudeView observation from Jun 11, 2026 on iNaturalist
Jun 3, 2026Queensland, AUObserver: SamView observation from Jun 3, 2026 on iNaturalist
Apr 25, 2026Loridan Dr near Banning Av hail 'n' ride, Brinsmead QLD 4870, AustraliaObserver: Claudio CiprianiView observation from Apr 25, 2026 on iNaturalist
Apr 16, 2026Bangalow Place, Kuranda QLD 4881, AustraliaObserver: H. PittelView observation from Apr 16, 2026 on iNaturalist