Observations on the maternal behavior of Madagascar cockroaches (Gromphadorhina portentosa)

Abstract

This paper aims is to observe the nesting behavior of Madagascar cockroaches. Although, after laying eggs, the implication of parents insect is zero or minimal, however, it was observed in this ovoviviparity species a feature absolutely unique that the female takes care of nymphs after hatching of 60 days, behavior that may be considered maternal .