Periplaneta americana

Species: Periplaneta americana

English Name: American Cockroach

Chinese Name: 美洲蟑螂

Family: Blattidae

Description:

Large, about 2,5-4 cm in length, winged Cockroach. The body is reddish brown with a yellowish margin behind the head. This cosmopolitan insect generally lives in moist areas and prefer warm temperatures. They are common in basements, cracks and crevices, foundations and walkways adjacent to buildings.

© 2007 Mike Keeling

© 2007 Mike Keeling

© 2007 Mike Keeling

© 2007 Mike Keeling

© 2007 Gary Alpert

© 2007 Gary Alpert

© 2006 Preiselbeere

© 2006 Preiselbeere

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References:

– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications Centre.