American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)

Photo by Lanzz

Published on Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

This is a common American Cockroach that i found on rambutan tree in my backyard. This cockroach is brownish in color. The size of this cockroach is about 30 mm in length.

Habitat:

- Spotted found on rambutan tree in my backyard. They generally live in moist areas. It can be found outdoor, and inside the house.

Notes:

- This cockroach is from the family Blattidae. This is one of the common pest cockroach that can be found worldwide. Thanks to Jonathan Hiew for the ID. * Kingdom: Animalia * Phylum: Arthropoda * Class: Insecta * Order: Blattodea * Family: Blattidae * Genus: Periplaneta * Species: P. americana

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Descriptions and articles about the American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana), American cockroach, American cockroach - Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus)

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