Oriental Cockroach
- Scientific Name: Blatta orientalis (Linn.)
- Belongs to the group: Blattodea
The oriental cockroach is a large cockroach, black in color about 1 inch (male) to 1.25 inch (female). The male Oriental roach has wings that cover ¾ of their abdomen. The female has wing pads that extend just past the head area. This roach does not fly. It with some other species is often referred to as a “water Bug”, most likely because it likes moist environments. It feeds on just about any food or decaying organic matter, but likes starchy food and filth. This roach is a little slower moving or less wary than many roaches. It survives out doors very well living under porches, rocks, leaf litter, or land landscaping. Indoors it is often seen in floor drains, under toilet lids, crawl spaces, etc.