Oriental Cockroach
Blatta orientalis
A dark, shiny cockroach that prefers cool, damp locations such as basements, drains, and crawlspaces.
Identification
Oriental cockroaches are dark brown to black with a glossy body, about 1 inch long, with females having only vestigial wings.
Oriental 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.
- American CockroachPeriplaneta americana
The largest common household cockroach, reddish-brown, often found in basements, sewers, and utility areas.
- 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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