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
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