Drymaplaneta semivitta
Color: Dark Brown to black
Size: 2.5 – 3.5 cm
Shape: Flat, oval body with long antennae
Diet: Plants, wood and small insects
Habitat: New Zealand
They are active at night. During the day they usually hide in sheltered areas.
They are not invasive. They avoid contact with humans.
They break down organic matter in the environment.
They help provide nutrients in the soil.
They are not usually found indoors.
They prefer to live outdoors.
They pose no threat or invasion problem for humans.
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