Smoky Brown Roach
- Scientific Name: Periplaneta fuliginosa (Serville)
- Belongs to the group: Blattodea
The Smoky Brown Roach is a large roach of dark brown color to almost black, similar in size to the American cockroach only slightly smaller ( about 1-1.5 inches in length), both male and female roachs have wings that cover the abdomen. The smoky brown is a very capable of flight. This roach is often found out doors and many times is attracted to porch lights. They prefer moist environments out of the air flow feeding on decaying organic matter. They are often found in wood piles, under stumps and in tree holes, under wood decking