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German Cockroach
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.
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