American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
The largest common household cockroach, reddish-brown, often found in basements, sewers, and utility areas.
Identification
American cockroaches are reddish-brown, 1.5 to 2 inches long, with a yellowish figure-eight marking behind the head.
American Cockroach is a type of cockroach. See the full cockroaches guide for signs, treatment, and prevention.
Known species and subtypes
- German CockroachBlattella germanica
The most common indoor cockroach, light brown with two dark stripes, favoring warm, humid kitchens and bathrooms.
- Oriental CockroachBlatta orientalis
A dark, shiny cockroach that prefers cool, damp locations such as basements, drains, and crawlspaces.
- Brown-Banded CockroachSupella longipalpa
A smaller cockroach that prefers warmer, drier locations away from water, such as upper cabinets and electronics.
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