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AUSTRALIAN COCKROACH (Periplaneta australasiae)

Key Biology

  • 1 ¼ inch to 1 ½ inch long as an adult
  • Reddish-brown to dark brown
  • Yellow steaks on sides of the wing
  • Yellow margins on thorax

Distribution/Habits

  • Large numbers outdoors, in greenhouses areas with artificial heat sources
  • May be found in homes where it eats clothing and book covers