🌿Native Nature

American Cockroach

Periplaneta americana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Blattodea ›Family: Blattidae ›Genus: Periplaneta

About

The American cockroach (Periplaneta americana), also colloquially known as the waterbug, but not a true waterbug since it is not aquatic, or misidentified as the palmetto bug (see Florida woods cockroach for the differences), is the largest species of common cockroach, and often considered a pest. It is also known as the ship cockroach, kakerlac, and Bombay canary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Cockroach?
The scientific name of American Cockroach is Periplaneta americana.
What kingdom does American Cockroach belong to?
American Cockroach belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does American Cockroach belong to?
American Cockroach belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does American Cockroach belong to?
American Cockroach belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does American Cockroach belong to?
American Cockroach belongs to the order Blattodea.
What family does American Cockroach belong to?
American Cockroach belongs to the family Blattidae.
What genus does American Cockroach belong to?
American Cockroach belongs to the genus Periplaneta.