Australian Cockroach
Closely resembles the American cockroach in size, appearance and general habits but is not as tolerant of cold.
- Common Name: Australian Cockroach
- Scentific Name: Periplaneta australasiae (Fabricius)
- Class/Order/Family: Insecta/Blattodea/Blattidae
- Metamorphosis: Simple
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Size
Adults about 1-1/4 to 1-3/8".
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Color
Reddish brown except for a submarginal yellow to pale brown band.
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Biology
The female deposits her egg sac in hidden areas such as cracks and crevices.
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Habit
Not commonly found in residences except in the extreme southern states.
Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties