Common Methana
Scientific Name: Methana marginalis
Size: Total Length 25-30mm
What does it look like?
The Common Methana is typically dark brown to reddish-brown, with conspicuous broad cream edges along the edges of the body, wings (adult) and extending to the front of the pronotum in a ‘U’ shape.
Where is it found?
Native to eastern Qld and eastern NSW, and introduced to Norfolk Island.
What are its habitats & habits?
The Common Methana, or Methana Cockroach, is both terrestrial and arboreal, where it shelters under bark and other vegetation within native bushland and urban gardens. Will also enter houses.
This species features in my book A Naturalist’s Guide to the Insects of Australia
