Oriental Roaches
Often, this oriental cockroach is found feeding on garbage, sewage, or decaying organic matter and will eat almost anything although it prefers a diet high in starch.The origin of the oriental cockroach is uncertain, but it is thought to be from Africa or south Russia. It is a major household pest in parts of the northwest, mid-west, and southern United States. It is also sometimes referred to as the "black beetle" or a "water bug" because of its dark black appearance and tendency to harbor in damp locations.
The oriental cockroach flightless, approximately 1 inch long, and colored dark brown to black. Males have wings covering 3/4 of their body, and the female has very short wings. The inner wing folds like a fan and is membranous whereas the outer part of the wing is narrow, leathery, and thick. The styli between a pair of jointed cerci can identify the male.
The oriental cockroach flightless, approximately 1 inch long, and colored dark brown to black. Males have wings covering 3/4 of their body, and the female has very short wings. The inner wing folds like a fan and is membranous whereas the outer part of the wing is narrow, leathery, and thick. The styli between a pair of jointed cerci can identify the male.