German cockroach

Blatella germanica

Appearance

• 1/2" long.
• Brown with 2 dark stripes on thorax.
• The wings are as long as the body or slightly overlapping in both sexes.
• Runs and climbs (sticky pads on the feet).

Lifecycle

• Females carry 35 – 40 eggs in an ootheca (egg case) until they are ready to hatch.
• Hatch in 1 month.
• Nymphs take between 6 weeks to 6 months to develop into adults.

Habits

• Heated buildings, often kitchens and ships. Prefers high temperatures and humidities.
• Nocturnal.
• Omnivorous.