German Cockroach
By far the most common of the cockroaches. It has been implicated in outbreaks of illness.
- Common Name: German Cockroach
- Scentific Name: Blattella germanica (Linnaeus)
- Class/Order/Family: Insecta/Blattodea/Blattellidae
- Metamorphosis: Simple
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Size
Adults about 1/2-5/8".
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Color
Light brown to tan except for two dark stripes.
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Biology
The female lays her egg sack in a sheltered area.
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Habit
Usually found in kitchens and secondarily in bathrooms, or anywhere people eat.
Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington Counties