Cristian LucaƱas has discovered multiple species of cockroach in the Philippines, and believes thereās far more to the much-maligned insect than meets the eye When
Cristian LucaƱas has discovered multiple species of cockroach in the Philippines, and believes thereās far more to the much-maligned insect than meets the eye When Cristian LucaƱas tells people about his job, their response is normally a mix of shock and confusion.
āThe majority would actually be questioning why,ā says LucaƱas, 32, who is the only entomologist specialising in cockroaches in the Philippines, where he is known as the āCockroach Lordā.
He recalls one person, apparently perplexed at the insectsā existence, asking simply: āDid God create cockroaches?ā Others seek advice on how best to kill them.
Published: August 5, 2026 ā¢ 1:30 PM IST Ā· Updated: August 5, 2026 ā¢ 2:10 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Cristian LucaƱas has discovered multiple species of cockroach in the Philippines, and believes thereās far more to the much-maligned insect than meets the eye When Cristian LucaƱas tells people about his job, their response is normally a mix of shock and confusion.
āThe majority would actually be questioning why,ā says LucaƱas, 32, who is the only entomologist specialising in cockroaches in the Philippines, where he is known as the āCockroach Lordā.
He recalls one person, apparently perplexed at the insectsā existence, asking simply: āDid God create cockroaches?ā Others seek advice on how best to kill them.
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