Gromphadorhina

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Gromphadorhina is a genus of large, flightless cockroaches from southern Madagascar; they are typical of the tribe Gromphadorhini (hissing cockroaches) and common in the pet trade. In the older literature, the name is sometimes misspelled as Gromphadorrhina.

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Madagascar hissing cockroach

Gromphadorhina portentosa

The Madagascar hissing cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa), also known as the hissing cockroach or simply hisser, is one of the largest species of cockroach, reaching 5 to 7.5 centimetres (2 to 3 inches) at maturity. They are native to the island...