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An adult cockroach (order Blattodea) is depicted on its dorsal aspect, lying inverted on a textured, light grey surface in Igboefon, Nigeria. The insect appears immobile or deceased. Its ventral side, exposed to the viewer, is primarily a pale tan to light brown, contrasting with the darker reddish-brown of its dorsal exoskeleton, partially visible around the periphery. The segmented abdomen and thorax are evident. Six legs, robust and splayed outwards, are present, each equipped with prominent, dark, bristle-like spines along the tibiae and femora. The head, located at the upper portion of the frame, features two long, dark, segmented antennae extending superiorly and laterally, along with visible compound eyes. The insect's hardened forewings (tegmina) are visible along its sides, and the underlying membranous hindwings are partially discernible. The background surface exhibits an irregular, granular texture, consistent with concrete, rough plaster, or a similar porous material. Strong directional lighting casts distinct shadows from the insect's appendages onto the surface. No other subjects or objects are present.
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