Under the Microscope: Master of Disguise With...
What's under the microscope this week? Feast your eyes on this master of disguise whose 'skull' and sounds might be used for trickery.
Living Large and Fierce - Meet the Table Mountain Cockroach
Did you know the Table Mountain Cockroach (Aptera fusca) is the largest native cockroach in our region?
• Females are wingless and reach up to 40mm
• Males are smaller (up to 29mm) and have wings
These gentle giants have a fierce side, too! To defend themselves, they hiss or squeak by forcing air through tiny breathing holes called spiracles. They also release a foul-smelling, oily substance that deters predators.
Fierce when threatened, gentle in nature.
Brought to you by the Grootbos Foundation Entomology team
