Pic Of Wood Roach. 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.
They reach up to 2 inches. 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. Wood roaches are tan, and they’re smaller than most species of cockroaches, including american and oriental roaches.
They Reach Up To 2 Inches.
Wood roaches are tan, and they’re smaller than most species of cockroaches, including american and oriental roaches. Photo of a female german cockroach. 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.
They Feature Oval Flat Bodies With Spiny Legs And Long Antennae.
Wood roaches are commonly found in the wild, not the home. The males have very well developed wings and can fly long distances, while the females have small, nonfunctioning wings. These insects feed on decomposing decaying.
As Adults, Household Cockroaches Remain A Darker Brown Or Reddish Color.
Wood roaches are very similar in appearance to the common household cockroach called the american roach; The photo below has most of the german cockroach life stages ranging from baby roach (and various stages of growth) to adult. Male and female german cockroaches feature a few visible differences.
Sometimes Called “Accidental Invaders,” Wood Cockroaches Live Outside But Wander Into Or Get Carried Inside Homes.
Wood roach identification and habitat. Those who are acquainted with american roaches would find that wood roaches are very similar to them in their looks. The insects come in standard dark brown, black or reddish colors.
Adult Bugs Are Pretty Large, Bigger Than A Standard America Or German Roach:
They’re a dark chocolate brown color with a tan stripe around the edge of the wings. An egg case is also sometimes visible protruding from a female’s body. Adult german roaches and baby german cockroaches and later stage nymphs.