![]() One of the most noticeable parts of a German cockroach’s appearance is the pair of dark lines running parallel from their head to their wings. The pests grow to about a half-inch in length and have light brown bodies with darker brown marks The most common species in houses, apartments, and businesses, the German cockroach is also one of the smallest. In addition to its small size, the German cockroach is characterized by a pair of dark stripes that run parallel to each other down the back of the insect. German, American, and Oriental cockroaches rarely fly.Īs pictured here, brown-banded cockroaches frequent many of the same cluttered spots as other roaches, though they choose dry areas over damp ones. Males will readily take flight when disturbed, which can aid in identifying them. Females have short wings that leave half of their dark- and light-banded backs exposed. Male brown-banded cockroaches have light brown wings that cover their abdomens. Image of a male and female brown-banded cockroaches These pests have the same flat, oval shape as other cockroaches, but their pale brown color and the lighter bands on their wings and abdomens help to distinguish them.Ĭlose-up images of a male brown-banded cockroach Overhead images of brown-banded cockroachesĪt around a half-inch long, brown-banded cockroaches are one of the area’s smaller species. Image of a brown-banded cockroach on debris Dark brown capsules stuck to walls or the undersides of objects in hidden areas may be American cockroach eggs. They then use secretions from their mouths to glue down their egg cases. These purse-shaped egg capsules are around five-sixteenths of an inch long and reddish-brown.Ī female American cockroach pictured laying an egg caseįemale American cockroaches produce egg capsules inside their bodies and deposit them from the ends of their abdomens. Nymphs may only measure a few millimeters after they hatch.Īs pictured here, American cockroaches gather in dark, warm, and damp places such as under sinks, behind appliances, or within debris like cardboard.Ĭlose-up photo of an American cockroach headĪmerican cockroach egg measured against a rulerĬlose up images of an American cockroach egg capsuleĪmerican cockroaches lay around 14 to 16 eggs inside a protective case. Pests in the early stages of the cockroach life cycle are often different sizes. The largest home-infesting species in the area, American cockroach adults grow to between one and a half inches and two inches in length. Photo of an American cockroach against a ruler for scale Males have long wings that extend past the tips of their abdomens, while females’ wings are about the same length as their abdomens. Wing length varies between male and female American cockroaches. This trait helps to separate them from beetles that may look like cockroaches.Ĭlose-up image of an American cockroaches back From the side, you can see that cockroaches have exposed wings rather than wings covered by a hard outer casing. American CockroachĪmerican cockroaches are large insects with flattened, reddish-brown bodies and matching wings. Check out the photo gallery below for some useful cockroach identification tips. Since other insects and even different cockroach species vary in their habits and habitats, identifying an infestation ensures the most effective pest control tactics for the job. ![]() It’s easy to mistake lookalike pests such as beetles and crickets for cockroaches. However, differences in their appearance like color, size, and wing length distinguish each type. These pests have many similar features, including flat, oval bodies, long antennae, and six spiny legs. ![]() ![]() Of the 55 types of cockroaches that live in the United States, only five in the Mid-Atlantic region can thrive indoors. ![]()
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