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Cockroaches (or roaches [2] [3] [4]) are insects belonging to the order Blattodea (Blattaria). About 30 cockroach species out of 4,600 are associated with human habitats.
Despite their similar appearance, cockroaches and water bugs are very different insects. Experts explain how to figure out what is crawling around your home.
Despite their similar appearance, cockroaches and water bugs are very different insects. Experts explain how to figure out what is crawling around your home.
The American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) is the largest species of common cockroach, and often considered a pest. In certain regions of the U.S. it is colloquially known as the waterbug, [1] though it is not a true waterbug since it is not aquatic. It is also known as the ship cockroach, kakerlac, and Bombay canary. [2]
The oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis), also known as the waterbug (as they live in damp areas) or black cockroach (as their bodies are mostly dark), [1] is a large species of cockroach, adult males being 18–29 mm (23 ⁄ 32 – 1 + 5 ⁄ 32 in) and adult females being 20–27 mm (25 ⁄ 32 – 1 + 1 ⁄ 16 in). [2]
The Pennsylvania wood cockroach (Parcoblatta pensylvanica) [2] or Pennsylvanian cockroach [3] is a common species of cockroach in eastern and central North America. [4]