Facts: Brown-Banded Cockroach
Name:
Supella longipalpa
Traits and Appearance: The Brown-banded cockroach gets its common name from the two yellowish-brown stripes on its wings. They measure about half an inch to 5/8ths inches in length.
Habits and Habitat: Brown-banded cockroaches are also unique in that they require less water to survive than most other species of cockroach. This means that they are often found in places that are warm and dry, rather than the damp areas that other species prefer. They are often found in high locations, and can be found infesting furniture and electronics like TV’s and computers. They are nocturnal, and they are able to fly for short distances.
Diet: Scavenger diet; like most species, these pests will eat everything from decaying organic matter to bath soap.
Reproduction: The Brown-banded cockroach female lays egg capsules that contain around 17-18 eggs. “Nymphs”, or immature young, mature over the course of five to six months, and adults can live almost a full year. The female will carry her egg capsule with her for the first day or two before attaching it to an unused surface in an unexposed area. This will protect the egg capsule until the eggs have an opportunity to hatch.
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