SURINAM COCKROACH (Pycnoscelus surinamensis)
Key Biology
- ¾ inch long to 1 inch long as an adult
- Shiny brown to black with golden markings on abdomen
- The pronotum has a yellow margin along the front edge
Distribution/Habits
- Burrowing insect
- Mainly outdoor pest, can be brought indoors in potted plants
- Can be a problem in nurseries and greenhouses
- Can invade shopping malls and restaurants, anywhere indoor houseplants may be
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