Pic Of Wood Roach. Wood roaches are very similar in appearance to the common household cockroach called the american roach; They live in rotting wood or uprooted and dying trees.
Redbrown wood cockroach Parcoblatta americana from bugguide.net
As adults, household cockroaches remain a darker brown or reddish color. Those who are acquainted with american roaches would find that wood roaches are very similar to them in their looks. Other differences include color, size, and behavior.
They Reach Up To 2 Inches.
Adult bugs are pretty large, bigger than a standard america or german roach: An egg case is also sometimes visible protruding from a female’s body. Wood cockroaches are small, only about one inch long.
They’re A Dark Chocolate Brown Color With A Tan Stripe Around The Edge Of The Wings.
Those who are acquainted with american roaches would find that wood roaches are very similar to them in their looks. As adults, household cockroaches remain a darker brown or reddish color. Males, such as the one in the top photo, have narrow, tapered lower bodies.
Wood Roaches Are Commonly Found In The Wild, Not The Home.
Flat, oval body, long antennae, spiny legs, chestnut brown color. Females are stout with more rounded abdomens than males. Photo of a female german cockroach.
Male And Female German Cockroaches Feature A Few Visible Differences.
The photo below has most of the german cockroach life stages ranging from baby roach (and various stages of growth) to adult. They live in rotting wood or uprooted and dying trees. Adult german roaches and baby german cockroaches and later stage nymphs.
The Insects Come In Standard Dark Brown, Black Or Reddish Colors.
The males have very well developed wings and can fly long distances, while the females have small, nonfunctioning wings. However, wood roaches are slightly smaller, about 3/4 to 1 1/4 inch long, and the adults, especially the males, appear tan because of the color of their wings. Sometimes called “accidental invaders,” wood cockroaches live outside but wander into or get carried inside homes.