Insects · La Saladita, Guerrero
Harlequin Cockroach
Neostylopyga rhombifolia
Spanish: Cucaracha arlequín
Neostylopyga rhombifolia, the harlequin roach, is a species of cockroach in the family Blattidae. It is found in North America, Oceania, and Southern Asia.
TaxonomyInsecta › Blattodea › Blattidae
Local records9 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)
Global records1,545 on iNaturalist
Most recent records2020 – 2026
Months of the 8 most recent records
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Recent local sightings
- 2026-02-12 — observation by mark_b_os
- 2026-02-07 — observation by axymoron
- 2025-03-07 — observation by nolancampbell3
- 2024-03-08 — observation by ted_goshulak
- 2023-12-24 — observation by elikokesh
- 2020-10-10 — observation by ekdelval
Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Insects guide iNaturalist Wikipedia
Cite as: “Harlequin Cockroach (Neostylopyga rhombifolia) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/neostylopyga-rhombifolia/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.