Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

American cockroach

Periplaneta americana

Photo by shebebusynow
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

47.6038, -122.33

Field Notes

Description:

Large, fast-moving insect that eats just about anything (including soap) and can survive on just about nothing.

Habitat:

Buildings.

Notes:

This exhibit at the Woodland Park Zoo must be a real cost-saver.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
shebebusynow
It was a nasty discovery I made while living in a tenement. Personally, I'd rather wash my mouth out with soap than with these...
Mark Ridgway
Soap !? A new meaning to 'wash yer mouth out' :-)

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Captive Animals
Photographed
PublishedJune 25, 2014

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies