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German Cockroach

Blattella germanica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Blattodea ›Family: Blattellidae ›Genus: Blattella

About

The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is a small species of cockroach, typically about 1.1 to 1.6 cm (0.43 to 0.63 in) long. In colour it varies from tan to almost black, and it has two dark, roughly parallel, streaks on the pronotum running anteroposteriorly from behind the head to the base of the wings. Although Blattella germanica has wings, it can barely fly, although it may glide when disturbed. Of the few species of cockroach that are domestic...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of German Cockroach?
The scientific name of German Cockroach is Blattella germanica.
What is the conservation status of German Cockroach?
The German Cockroach has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does German Cockroach belong to?
German Cockroach belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does German Cockroach belong to?
German Cockroach belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does German Cockroach belong to?
German Cockroach belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does German Cockroach belong to?
German Cockroach belongs to the order Blattodea.
What family does German Cockroach belong to?
German Cockroach belongs to the family Blattellidae.
What genus does German Cockroach belong to?
German Cockroach belongs to the genus Blattella.