Smoky-brown Cockroach

Description:

The smokybrown cockroach is readily distinguishable by its dark brown–mahogany coloration. The smokybrown cockroach's thorax is dark and shiny.

Habitat:

The smokybrown cockroach is very common in Japan, as well as the southern United States and tropical climates; notably, it can be found in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and other moist Gulf coastal states, and along the southern Mississippi River. The cockroach can also be found in Australia, such as in warmer cities like Sydney and Brisbane.

Notes:

The smokybrown cockroach may come indoors to look for food and even to live; generally, however, in warm weather, it will move outdoors.