What is Periplaneta Americana??
What are its characteristics??
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n large reddish brown free-flying cockroach originally from southern United States but now widely distributed. Synonyms: American cockroach Type of: cockroach, roach. any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests.
Cockroaches are generalized insects, with few special adaptations, and may be among the most primitive living Neopteran insects. They have a relatively small head and a broad, flattened body, and most species are reddish-brown to dark brown. They have large compound eyes, two ocelli, and long, flexible antennae.
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The American cockroach is the largest species of common cockroach, and often considered a pest. In certain regions of the U.S. it is colloquially known as the waterbug, though is not a true waterbug since it is not aquatic. It is also known as the ship cockroach, kakerlac, and Bombay canary
American cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) are reddish brown, about 3 inches in length, and have wings. This species typically lives outdoors in vegetation or under mulch and find their way into homes through small openings.