Eurycotis Floridana
Color: Brown to black
Size: 30 – 40 mm
Shape: Flattened oval body with long antennae
Diet: Organic materials and carcasses
Habitat: Southeastern USA, Florida and the Gulf region
They are active at night. They like to live in areas such as rotting logs and leaves.
They have not developed the ability to fly.
They live in areas with high humidity.
They feed on decaying organic materials, fungi and small insects.
They prefer to live outdoors.
When there is rain or flooding outdoors, they can be observed entering indoors.
When they perceive a threat, they emit odor as a defense.
They avoid humans. They can cause problems when they enter houses.
Elimination of gaps around the entrance parts of the house, such as doors, windows, ventilation areas,
Removal of humid environments, repair of leaking installations,
Keeping the garden and outdoor leaf piles clean,
Keeping the stacking of firewood at least 30 meters away from the house,
Lighting is more limited outdoors.
