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American Cockroach

Periplaneta americana

Description:

About 1.5 inches long, dark brown, long antennae.

Habitat:

Urban.

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1 Comment

Mr. Goldfish
Mr. Goldfish 9 years ago

I think this is a Blatta orientalis adult male. I have seen in person many males of Blatta orientalis and Periplaneta americana.

TravisAnthony
Spotted by
TravisAnthony

Springfield, Missouri, USA

Spotted on Jul 11, 2013
Submitted on Jul 12, 2013

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