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More than 1500 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Cockroaches and Termites of Zihuatanejo
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American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
The American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) is the largest species of common cockroach, and often considered a pest. Outdoors, American cockroaches are found in moist shady areas such as hollow trees, wood piles, and mulch.
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