{"product_id":"periplaneta-australasiae-spread1","title":"Periplaneta australasiae Cockroach Spread Specimen | A1 Quality | Dry-Preserved BLATTODEA","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA1 Quality Cockroach Specimen - Spread\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeriplaneta australasiae\u003c\/em\u003e (Order: BLATTODEA) – A museum-quality cockroach specimen in A1 condition, expertly preserved and unmounted for collectors, educators, and natural history enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePeriplaneta australasiae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blattidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blattodea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuality grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e A1 – Premium condition with excellent preservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-preserved, unmounted, ready for display or study\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Entomology collections, educational displays, cabinet of curiosities, framed insect art, creative projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003ePeriplaneta australasiae\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeriplaneta australasiae\u003c\/em\u003e, the Australasian cockroach, is a cosmopolitan species belonging to the family Blattidae and one of the most widely distributed cockroaches in the world. Distinguished from its close relative \u003cem\u003eP. americana\u003c\/em\u003e by the distinctive pale yellow margins on its pronotum and the yellow streaking at the base of its forewings, it is a species of considerable entomological interest. Despite its common name, it is believed to have originated in Africa and spread globally through human trade — making it a fascinating subject for collectors interested in the biogeography and natural history of Blattodea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for entomologists, natural history collectors, educators, artists, interior designers seeking authentic Victorian cabinet aesthetics, and anyone passionate about the intricate beauty of the insect world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BugsDirect","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 2 (spread-wings)","offer_id":46808681775293,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 5 (spread-wings)","offer_id":46808681808061,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 10 (spread-wings)","offer_id":46808681840829,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/periplanetaaustralasiaeJvspread.jpg?v=1779249002","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/periplaneta-australasiae-spread1","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}