American Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
American cockroaches live in warm, damp places such as basements, drains, sewers, kitchens, and leaf litter around buildings. They are fast, nocturnal scavengers that feed on decaying plant matter, crumbs, grease, and many other organic scraps. When disturbed, they sprint into cracks and can flatten their bodies to squeeze through very narrow spaces. Despite the name, the species likely originated in Africa and spread worldwide through human trade.
- Type
- Swift
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
- American Cockroach Nymph
- American Cockroach