143.3, Giant Cockroach (needs ID)

143.3, Giant Cockroach (needs ID)
Originally uploaded by odonatah / don't put badges on comments

143.3, Giant Cockroach (needs ID)
"Wow Bug" of the day.

I almost missed this one, since I usually look for the small ones. Oh yes: around 10cm!

This is the biggest insect I ever saw (alive). Oh the tropics!

(See www.flickr.com/photos/22019541@N07/2371196844/ for a better reference on size)

Found on the edge of the forest.

Uploaded by odonatah / don't put badges on comments on 29 Mar 08, 1.26PM GMT