German cockroach adults, nymphs, and egg case |
Photo Department of Entomology, |
German Cockroach
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Scientific Name:
- Blatella germanica
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Family:
- Blatellidae
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Order:
- Blattodea (cockroaches)
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U.S. Distribution:
- All states
This page has three tables, (1) Identification, (2) Look-alike Pests, and (3) Biology and Habits.
Identification
Match the Shape and Size | Match the Color |
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Illustration © Pinto & Associates | Photo by CDC |
Look-alike Pests
Look-alike Pest | Differences |
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Brownbanded cockroach (Supella longipalpa) |
No dark bands on pronotal shield |
Asian cockroach (Blatella asahinai) |
Almost identical in appearance; flies readily; flies to lights, currently only in southeastern states |
Biology and Habits
Match the Food and Site | Match the Habits and Damage |
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Photo © Pinto & Associates | Photo © Pinto & Associates |