Many people would be curious to know the types of cockroaches that operate in their kitchens. They study their habits and reproductive characteristics. And there is only one reason for such curiosity: the desire to find out everything about pests in order to find the most effective way getting rid of them.
But there are enthusiasts who specifically breed cockroaches in their homes. Some people are seriously into it, others feed these insects to their pets, and a third considers the cockroaches themselves to be their favorite pets.
In the huge diversity of the Cockroach Suborder, every terrariumist can find a species of individuals to his liking. Indeed, today scientists already know more than 4.5 thousand species of cockroaches. And this is not the limit, as entomologists continue to discover new species.
Cockroaches on the territory of the former USSR
In Russia and neighboring countries there are a little more than fifty species of cockroaches. In his home, a person is most likely to see only some representatives of this group of insects. Surely, someone will recognize the inhabitants of their own homes in the photos below.
Red cockroach, or Blattella germanica:
One angrily calls him a Prusak, and the other quite peacefully calls him “Stasik”. This look has taken root in apartments thoroughly. The apartments are created simply ideal conditions for his prosperity. Warm all year round, and there is always something to profit from. This is what attracts them.
They came up with an affectionate nickname for him - “car guy”. The creature looks original. A light stripe goes around the entire black body of the cockroach, short light elytra, and males also have bright yellow spots on the pronotum. The insect is very reminiscent of a tiny car with burning headlights.
Therea Bernhardti, or Chess cockroach:
This handsome guy is considered the cutest of the cockroach army. The contrasting black and white coloring is somewhat reminiscent of the appearance of a predatory ground beetle, shooting at its offenders with a liquid with a pungent odor. This similarity serves as a kind of protection for the cockroach. In its homeland, India, it has enemies, so during the day the insect hides under stones and tree roots, and at night it searches for food.
And another cockroach, Blaberus craniifer, has a rather strange appearance and has an intriguing name - “Death's Head”:
The image on the pronotum of the insect is somewhat reminiscent of a mask worn on Halloween.
Cockroaches are record holders
Cockroaches have their own record holders. The largest is the Madagascar hissing cockroach, or Gromphadorrhina portentosa. This type cockroaches are rightly called giant, as the photograph clearly demonstrates:
Yellow-brown individuals, capable of growing up to 10 cm, amaze not only with their impressive size, but also with their unexpected habits. Cockroaches of this species are capable of emitting a threatening hiss. In fact, there is nothing unusual about this sound. This is a kind of powerful exhalation.
At the moment of danger, the insect's abdomen contracts, sharply squeezing air through the breathing holes. Such expressions of masculinity are effective against potential enemies, as well as less fortunate rivals in mating games. Defending the right to a female and territory, cockroaches stage real fights, as a result of which someone may well end up without a paw or without an antennae.
The heaviest type of cockroaches is shown in the photo below:
This is the Australian burrowing rhinoceros cockroach, Macropanesthia rhinoceros. In size it may be inferior to its African relative, but in mass it has no equal. Some specimens weighed 37 grams. This value is comparable to the weight of an average sparrow. The insect, as the name suggests, is capable of digging tunnels up to a meter long in the ground. This type of cockroach holds another record. Rhinoceroses are the longest-lived insects, living up to 10 years.
Individuals of this species can rightfully be called the only flying cockroaches. When the insect unfolds its wings, it becomes truly huge, reaching 20 cm in width.
Evolution of the cockroach
It has been written and said hundreds of times that the ancestors of the Cockroach order are older than dinosaurs. The appearance of modern cockroaches has undergone minor changes since Carboniferous period, the lifestyle also remained the same.
Evolution has affected the reproductive system of insects. In the distant past, cockroaches had an ovipositor, which made it possible to lay eggs inside the substrate and leave them there almost to their fate. This entailed the death of most of the offspring.
Later, edema appeared, a protective capsule for the eggs. And some species of cockroaches that exist in the third millennium carry the ootheca with them, parting with it immediately before the larvae emerge, and some even experience viviparity. Caring for the younger generation has allowed cockroaches to more effectively preserve their species.
From time to time, new species of cockroaches are discovered that have not previously come to the attention of entomologists. Insects evolve and adapt to new conditions environment, to poisons. Who knows, the future...
A huge hissing Madagascar cockroach defends itself
The roots come from the warm African latitudes and were transported by man to all continents. Almost all types of cockroaches feel great in our homes, despite numerous attempts to get rid of the pests. Cockroaches are very tenacious creatures; they can withstand radioactive radiation ten times higher than the lethal dose for humans.
The insect's body is designed in such a way that it can digest leather, paper and even wood, thanks to the plates located in the stomach and helping to process food.
The insect can survive most low-toxic poisons if there is access to water. Even in the absence of food, insects can live up to two months, thanks to their ability to slow down their metabolism. The only thing about all types of cockroaches is frost, they are cold-blooded, so when sub-zero temperature freeze to death.
Cockroaches not only disgust apartment owners, but can cause serious trouble; cockroaches can carry the following diseases: typhoid, tuberculosis, dysentery, hepatitis and many other diseases; pests can also carry worm larvae and other unpleasant things on their paws.
Furniture cockroach
Furniture cockroaches were discovered in Russia about 100 years ago. From the name it is clear that these insects like to hide in furniture. These cockroaches can often be found in city libraries, furniture workshops and bedrooms.
A characteristic feature of these cockroaches is their light color, as can be seen in the photo below.
American cockroach
Its homeland is Africa, but it was brought to America and it has taken root remarkably well in human homes, where the optimum air temperature is constantly maintained and food is abundant.
The size of the insect does not exceed 3 cm and the reproduction rate is inferior to the Prussians familiar to us. The American cockroach was able to move to Europe and even took root in many countries with a relatively warm climate.
Vietnamese cockroach (Shelfordella tartara)
This species lives in the southern regions of Russia and is known under the names “Turkestan cockroach” and “Central Asian cockroach”. This cockroach is quite rare and lives mainly on the street. Adults reach 2.5 cm and are able to jump far, assisted by their wings. The cockroach has a dark abdomen and a yellow cephalothorax, which is clearly visible in the photo.
Exotic cockroaches
These cockroaches are specially bred by lovers of exotic animals. Some exotic species of cockroaches reach 10 cm in length. Some keep cockroaches in the house as pet, but many breed large cockroaches to feed various pets (snakes, frogs, lizards, fish), and do not require special care, so many people prefer not to buy dubious food, but to grow it themselves and be sure of its freshness.
Death's head cockroach (Blaberus craniifer)
This species lives in the tropics of South and Central America. It got its name from a pattern that resembled an ugly mask located on the insect’s head. It is also called the Cuban cockroach. Cockroaches grow up to 8 cm, the chitinous shell is matte black, the cephalothorax is light with a black pattern in the middle, as seen in the photo.
The Cuban cockroach can fly well, and its wingspan reaches 10 cm. When in danger, the cockroach releases a pungent odor that does not disappear for a long time. Life expectancy is about one and a half years.
Rhinoceros cockroach (Macropanesthia rhinoceros)
The Australian cockroach spends most of its time underground and is often called the giant burrowing rhinoceros cockroach for its ability to dig deep holes. At night, the cockroach crawls to the surface in search of food; they feed on fruits, leaves and do not disdain carrion.
An adult grows up to 9 cm in length and weighs up to 40 grams; the photo shows a female and a male rhinoceros cockroach. The Australian cockroach is often found among lovers of exotic cockroach species.
Chess cockroach (Therea bernhardti)
This species lives in India; during the day, insects hide in fallen leaves, and at night they come out in search of food, like most representatives of the species. Cockroaches are black in color, but have white spots on their backs arranged in a checkerboard pattern. Chess cockroaches are long-lived and can live in good conditions up to 5 years.
These cockroaches love high humidity around 70-80% and warm air 25-30°c.
Madagascar hissing cockroach
The most common representative of cockroaches found in insectariums. It is this species that appeals to lovers of exotic animals. Unpretentious, quiet and does not require skills to maintain. The size of this giant reaches 10 cm, and their main trump card is hissing in case of danger, which is created when the insect suddenly releases air from special spiracles.
The optimal conditions for keeping are 23-30° degrees, and the humidity should be around 60%.
Egyptian turtle cockroach (Polyphaga aegyptiaca)
The cockroach has a rounded body shape, reminiscent of a turtle shell, maximum size 4.5 cm. The carapace is shiny black, covered with transverse plates.
Habitat: Central Asia, Caucasus, feeds on leaves, animal remains, feces. The lifespan of the Egyptian cockroach is 4 years.
Green banana cockroach (Panchlora nivea)
A striking species of cockroaches that fly well. They have taken root in banana plantations and feed on leaves. This species was discovered quite recently and has not yet gained popularity among cockroach lovers.
The cockroach is native to the Florida forests and Cuba. Optimal temperature for this species 27 degrees Celsius. The cockroach is small in size and reaches 2.5 cm.
Forest cockroach (Ectobius lapponicus)
Lives in wooded areas, feeds on tree leaves, carrion, and plants. Hides in tree roots and under leaves.
There are a huge number of species of cockroaches, there is even a Japanese pest. Almost all types of cockroaches are harmless to humans and cannot bite through the skin.
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Domestic cockroaches are classified as so-called synanthropic species, the survival of which in our latitudes is impossible outside of human habitation. Of the 4000 species, only 300 are synanthropic. The most popular species will be discussed.
About cockroaches
Suitable temperatures and constant availability of food have attracted these insects to human homes for a very long time. Their rapid resettlement occurred for two reasons:
- Accessibility of travel and migration. The moment human migrations became publicly available - their journeys new look can be brought in a suitcase or hat box.
- Breeding by amateurs. Another factor was man's fascination with exotic insects. This is how the American moon cockroach and other species grown by amateurs in terrariums came to our region.
The largest cockroach in the world is the rhinoceros. This insect is 8 centimeters in length and weighs about 30 grams. Its homeland is North Queensland (Australia).
Other authors consider the Madagascar cockroach to be the largest. Its average length is 6 cm, and large individuals can reach 10 cm in terrarium conditions. Except for the sizes. These insects are unique in that they are able to make special hissing sounds, trying to scare a rival or predator, as well as when trying to attract a female. African cockroach is a popular misnomer.
All types of domestic cockroaches cannot survive in cold winters. They have a number of characteristics characteristic of each species. One can only guess how many species of these insects can be found in our latitudes. Despite their different origins, the way cockroaches look allows you to accurately identify any of their species:
- Incomplete development cycle. Nymphs emerge from the eggs of cockroaches (the so-called cockroach larva), which are practically no different appearance from imago - adult individuals. Small cockroaches shed their chitinous coverings several times as they grow.
- All species are distinguished by amazing omnivorousness, provided by unique microorganisms, gregarines, which are part of the normal intestinal microflora of the cockroach. What cockroaches eat include paper, wallpaper paste and other hard-to-digest delicacies.
- The presence of edema is another distinctive feature of these insects. This special education reliably protects cockroach eggs from mechanical and chemical influences.
- A flat body, fast movement speed and nocturnal lifestyle allow insects to remain unnoticed in human homes for a long time.
- Flying cockroaches. Most species of these insects are only capable of gliding on their reduced wings. The only truly flying species is not found in our latitudes
- Dependence of life expectancy on the availability of food and water. How long cockroaches live depends on the food supply. Typically, the life expectancy of red cockroaches ranges from 9-10 months, and large black cockroaches live several months less. Insects spend most of this time in the larval stage. Without water, these insects can live no longer than 7 days.
A white cockroach is an insect that has just emerged from its old shell after molting.. Few people know what domestic cockroaches look like after molting. But sometimes, in closed populations, albino cockroaches can be born, which are not very viable. The molting process is clearly visible in the video:
Types of cockroaches living in houses
Below we list the main types of cockroaches found in our homes. Some of them are frequent guests of our apartments, while others are extremely rare there.
Redheads
The red cockroach is an ordinary resident apartment buildings, hostels, catering establishments, as well as trains and airplanes. In Russia they are called Prussians, although the birthplace of this species is Central Asia. The lifespan of a cockroach of this species without food is up to 50 days. The length of an adult insect is up to one and a half centimeters. Females appear larger and less mobile than males. Adult Prussians have wings and are able to glide. All stages are very sensitive to low temperatures and die at -5 o C. During her life (about a year), the female is capable of forming up to 9 ootheca. The number of young individuals hatched from each of them depends on the living conditions of the colony and its provision of food resources. Nymphs molt several times and by 2 months are already able to bear offspring. This species chooses garbage cans, refrigerators, and sometimes bed mattresses or food storage places as the most convenient. These cockroaches are known to be able to survive in high radiation environments. They easily tolerate doses 15 times higher than those that can kill a person. For the red cockroach, the main factors that can limit its lifespan are the availability of water and air temperature.
Black
Until recently, the black cockroach was not inferior in number to the red one. Black house cockroaches can survive without food for 90 days. A female can give up to 30 offspring in her life. They prefer to settle in damp basements, in attics, where central heating, as well as in lower-floor apartments and low-rise apartment buildings. These large cockroaches (the length of an adult insect can reach 5 cm) can frighten people with their size and terrifying appearance. IN wildlife they are found only in the young regions of our country, as well as in the countries of Central Asia.
Eastern peoples at one time considered these insects to be mascots of their homes and took them with them when moving.
When wet, these cockroaches are capable of digesting shoe leather, soap, and hard cardboard. If food runs out, the larvae can emerge from the edema after 5 years if conditions are favorable for them. The eggs of this species hatch into white cockroaches in the apartment, which darken as their chitinous shell strengthens.
American
The American periplanet cockroach is another cosmopolitan. Moved to us from the New World. These domestic cockroaches are similar to red ones, but they are more aggressive. Do cockroaches also bite? These - yes, they are highly aggressive and can bite children and pets while sleeping. Periplanets are flying cockroaches and are capable of gliding over long distances. Their length reaches 5 cm.
The female’s edema contains from 12 to 15 eggs; the first nymphs emerge from it 20 days after shedding. In total, these insects live up to 600 days, of which 400 are in the adult adult stage.
IN favorable conditions the female can produce 2 oothecae per week. In total, it produces up to 90 ootheca during its life. Adverse conditions are able to extend the life of this cockroach up to 4 years. The hatched babies are cared for by several females.
In this species, parthenogenetic reproduction is possible without the participation of males.
Turkmen
The Turkmen cockroach is a medium-sized and light brown insect. Its size reaches up to 3 cm in length. Mainly lives in warm countries of Asia. This species is considered fast growing. It develops within 4 months. Favorite places in apartments are dirty and old floors. In apartments they eat fruit and are very fond of dry food for your household.
Sewer
These black insects come from sewer pipes in search of food. They happily feed on food waste in garbage cans, and are able to tolerate many dangerous diseases(for example, helminthiasis or dysentery). They are able to move not only sewer pipes, but also inside the water supply system, if there is no water in it, as well as through ventilation shafts.
Harmful neighbors
All varieties of cockroaches are extremely unwelcome guests of our apartments and houses. It is important to know in the house what they look like and what they eat in order to choose effective system fight them.
By turning off the water and removing food waste as far as possible from our home, we can reduce the likelihood of these unpleasant neighbors appearing in it and make our life more comfortable without them.
Individuals found at home are divided into three groups:
- Prusak
- Black
- American cockroach
They all prefer to settle in human dwellings. There they feel comfortable and safe, they love rooms with high humidity. In rooms where they do not particularly care about cleanliness kitchen tables and dishes, there will definitely be a breeding of Prussians in the apartment
The Prussians do not like the proximity of blacks and destroy their population by devouring the oothecae in which insect eggs are stored. For a long time you may not realize that you have roommates. Because small cockroaches are great at hiding.
American cockroach
The American cockroach, introduced with the import of fruits and vegetables, has also taken root and settled in our houses and apartments. In his habits and appearance, he is not very different from the usual Prussian. Sometimes you can see black aliens in our homes. They are much larger than red ones and are less common. This is explained by the fact that Prussians can eat the ootecae of blacks. In addition, black prefers to live in places with plenty of moisture and heat. These are mainly basements and garbage chutes.
You can also sometimes find such an individual as white cockroach. White cockroaches in an apartment are not some kind of separate insect, but simply a moulted ordinary barbel.
The American cockroach came to Europe and America from Africa. Where they lived in the tropical forests. And we went on a trip with exported fruits. In Europe and America, they adapted and settled in human dwellings. This insect is more aggressive. When there is a shortage of food, they can bite sleeping people and animals. But it is easier to remove him, since he does not tolerate low temperatures. So these are tropical insects. He is of African origin.
Black American cockroach Of particular note is the black variety. This is a bright representative of these insects. In the warm season, they usually live in places where garbage accumulates, and when it gets colder they move into their homes. Since it moves into apartments from sewers and garbage cans, it is the main carrier of such infectious diseases, like cholera, E. coli and many others. There are cockroaches up to four centimeters in length. So them, for real, you might get scared.
Furniture cockroach
Furniture cockroach Another individual that lives in our latitudes is the furniture cockroach. They differ from all others in that they have a bright red chitinous color and transparent wings. Their food preferences include starch-rich wallpaper and book spines. They were discovered relatively recently, in the central regions of Russia. All these insects, regardless of species, leave marks. Their brethren can use these tracks to find food and water.
How to get them out
Uninvited roommates multiply very quickly. And, if you notice these insects in your home, then you need to urgently take measures to remove them. These individuals live without food for about seventy days, and without water for about thirty. If their access to food and water is cut off, they can very soon move on to their neighbors. But it’s better to start fighting and cultivating your home together with your neighbors. In this case, poison from the Prussians will have a more effective effect and will help get rid of the invasion of these unpleasant cohabitants.
Although it is still quite difficult to eradicate them. Many have tried expensive aerosols and gels and various powders. But it is always necessary to remember that first of all it is necessary to maintain hygiene in the home. Do not leave leftover food and always wash dishes after yourself. In such conditions, the chance that you will have uninvited roommates decreases. It's no secret what cockroaches eat. If there are a lot of scattered crumbs in your home, or the trash in the bin has not been taken out for a long time, then there is a much greater chance that uninvited neighbors will live with you. 
Insects are very good at hiding and only come out to feed in the dark. The mustachioed can feed not only on leftover food and waste, but, if there is a shortage of such, also on the feces and ootheca of its relatives. In particularly difficult times, they can eat anything. They can even bite the hairs, eyelashes and epidermis of sleeping children. This causes inflammation and allergic reactions.
Moreover, there are a lot of different harmful bacteria on their paws and they are carriers of such dangerous infectious diseases. Like E. coli, cholera, worm eggs and many others. And this is just a small list of the troubles that such cohabitants can cause. Everyone has seen photos of domestic cockroaches more than once, and we have also observed insects live. The photograph conveys all the details of their structure.
How do they reproduce?
Due to the fact that they cannot always be detected immediately, an unpleasant neighborhood is revealed only when a whole family is already snooping around your apartment - from small ones to females with new oothecae.
The ootheca is a kind of incubator that contains many eggs.
We can't see what cockroach eggs look like. But you can tell what small cockroaches look like. Small larvae look like adults. They just have smaller sizes. After each moult they become larger and larger. Until they turn into a full-fledged individual. 
After each molt, the color of the chitinous cover remains very pale, almost white. And this is not an albino cockroach, their chitinous shell is simply not colored enough yet. Domestic insects of all described species are synanthropic individuals. Synanthropic cockroaches are a category of insect that can live near human homes and are not found in the wild. Examples include house rats, house sparrows, some ants and others.
Exotic individuals
Types of cockroaches include a huge number of categories. These include a variety of exotics and cockroaches, the species of which are well known to everyone. And also cockroaches, the varieties of which very few people know. Let us describe some of the exotic cockroaches found. The first of them is a chess cockroach.
Chess
This handsome guy permanently resides in India. In our latitudes, the chess cockroach breeds like an exotic insect. In terms of its appearance, it is the most attractive, so to speak about an insect. The coloring of its wings resembles chessboard in black and white. With its color it resembles a predatory ground beetle, and thus scares away everyone who would not mind eating it. He, like all his brothers, leads a nocturnal lifestyle. During the day it sits out in a secluded place. This is a forest dweller.
Japanese
Japanese cockroach Japanese cockroaches - these insects live under stones and in the ground. Therefore, they are also called earthen. Its brown color gradually turns into red. It is also called Turkestan, Moroccan or Chinese. They live outdoors and are able to fly short distances by jumping high and helping themselves with their wings. Adults can reach impressive sizes.
Green cockroach
green cockroach They are also called banana cockroaches. The green cockroach lives in the tropical climates of Florida and Cuba. For this habitat they got their name Cuban cockroach. Cuban cockroaches or banana cockroaches in the wild live in banana groves and feed on leaves. It is very popular among exotic lovers.
An adult individual can grow to a size of 2.5 cm. The temperature for its maintenance should not fall below 27 degrees Celsius, since this individual has tropical roots. After molting they are almost pale white, and then their wings may turn green.
Mexican
Mexican cockroach The homeland of such an individual South America. They live in the ground. The female is larger in size than the male. If necessary, they can fly short distances. The Mexican cockroach can reach impressive lengths. These are red cockroaches that live in trees and crevices. When falling from a height, red cockroaches glide. Wings help them with this. The temperature for keeping them at home should not be below twenty degrees. Their diet is varied, but it is based on plant foods. The aquarium must have a substrate in which the Mexican will happily bury itself.
Australian
Australian cockroach This is a huge insect that reaches large sizes. In appearance, the Australian cockroach resembles the Madagascan cockroach. In nature, it lives in earthen burrows. Can dig long passages in the ground. For this they call him the rhinoceros. To maintain it, it is necessary to pour a large amount of substrate. In such conditions, a rhinoceros can live up to ten years. Their diet is exclusively plant-based. A very interesting and most famous of the exotics is the Madagascar, which hisses when danger approaches. Or in those moments when he fights for the female.
Toy soldiers
Soldier bug Very interesting insects. Soldiers are not cockroaches. These are bedbugs. But many are accustomed to the fact that soldiers are cockroaches. They have interesting colors, where gray alternates with red. The coloring of such an insect resembles a hussar’s uniform, which is how the toy soldiers got their name. Soldiers usually live in the ground and do not cause trouble to people. They eat plant foods. Colonies of these insects usually settle in rotten substrates of plant origin. They are not dangerous for people and are not carriers of infections. They do not settle in human dwellings and have no predilection for human waste.
A cockroach is an insect. Belongs to the superorder of cockroaches. Heat-loving, moisture-loving, very active creatures with long mustaches. They lead a predominantly nocturnal lifestyle. Various types cockroaches are distributed throughout the world. In total there are more than 7570 varieties. On the territory of Russia they live in human houses, basements, cellars, and entrances. Dangerous. Decorative cockroaches are kept as pets.
General characteristics of the squad
Cockroaches in lat. Blattoptcra, or Blattodea. They belong to the order Cockroach-like, cockroach family of insects. Genus – Polyphaga. Species differ from each other in body size, appearance, behavior, but they are all the same. What does a cockroach look like:
- The body is elongated, oval, flat. Length from 1.7 cm to 10 cm.
- The head is heart-shaped or triangular.
- gnawing. Well developed jaws.
- Large black.
- The foreback is powerful, large with transparent wings.
- The elytra are hard and dense. In some species they are shortened or absent altogether.
- running, shins with spikes.
- The abdomen is flat, elongated. At the end are the genitals. U modern species hidden ovipositor. A pregnant female can be recognized by the presence of an ooteca - a capsule at the end of the body.
Biology
Representatives of cockroaches are heat-loving, moisture-loving creatures. They run quickly and become more active at dusk. During the day they hide under snags, stones, in rodent burrows, the bark of stumps, in the apartment - in cracks, under the floor, furniture. Omnivores feed on animals and plant debris. Some species have developed cannibalism. At home, in the absence of food residues, they can chew toilet paper, glue, books, leather bindings.
Interesting!
Hardy insects adapt very well to environmental conditions. Heat-loving species in Russia have learned to live in apartments and people’s houses. about a month, without water for 9 days. For a week, she even continues to bear offspring. The lethal dose of radiation for cockroaches is 15 times higher than for humans.
Various breeds reproduce sexually, parthenogenetically. To begin with, mating is required, the entry of seminal fluid into the female’s body. After this, she can reproduce throughout her life without the participation of a male. Embryos develop in an ootheca, which the female of many species sheds before giving birth to her young. Some species of cockroaches are viviparous. There are from 15 to 60 eggs in one clutch. During her life, the female bears up to 300 individuals. outwardly similar to the imago, but the integument is darker and smaller sizes. The maximum lifespan of insects is 6 years artificial conditions, 4 years in natural environment.
Exotic cockroaches live in the tropics. Red and black cockroaches have become widespread in our area. They are synanthropic and do not live in the wild. On the territory of the former Soviet Union There are 55 species.
Exotic cockroaches
The brightest representatives live in the tropics. In our area they are bred as pets.
Madagascar cockroach
Most close-up view. The body size reaches 10 cm. The creature is non-aggressive and non-dangerous. Lives well in artificial conditions. The color is dark brown. The body is divided into segments. Madagascans are mistakenly called Moroccan cockroaches.
Females are always larger. These are viviparous individuals. The larvae jump out of the mother's body, then she sheds the ootheca. For some time, a caring mother protects them and feeds them. Madagascars do not have such a phenomenon as cannibalism. The whole family lives together. They eat protein foods, fruits, vegetables, and cookies. Photo close up presented below.
