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.
