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The American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) is larger than the former, and is not uncommon in European seaports trading with America, being conveyed in cargoes of grain and other food produce.
Family Blattidae (American cockroaches and oriental cockroaches)
Family Cryptocercidae (brown-hooded cockroaches)
Family Polyphagidae (sand cockroaches) ...
Among the most well-known species are the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana, which is about 3 cm long, the German cockroach, Blattella germanica, about 1½ cm long, the Asian cockroach, Blattella asahinai, also about 1½ cm in length, ...
Among the most well-known species are the American cockroach, which is about 3 cm long, and the German cockroach, about 1.5 cm long. Tropical cockroaches are often much bigger. When infesting buildings, cockroaches are considered pests.
The smaller German cockroach, or Croton bug, Blattella germanica, native to Europe, is the common urban cockroach of the NE United States. The American cockroach, Periplaneta americana, ...
Blaberus giganteus (Giant cockroach)
Blatta orientalis (Oriental cockroach)
Panchlora nivea (Green banana cockroach)
Periplaneta americana (American cockroach)
Pycnoscelus surinamensis (Surinam cockroach) ...
 See also: Roach, Cockroach, Fly, Mantis, German Cockroach
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