🌿Native Nature

Oriental Cockroach

Blatta orientalis

Taxonomy

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

About

The oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis), also known as the waterbug, is a large species of cockroach, adult males being 18–29 mm (0.71–1.14 in) and adult females being 20–27 mm (0.79–1.06 in). It is dark brown or black in color and has a glossy body. The female has a somewhat different appearance from the male, appearing to be wingless at casual glance, but is brachypterous, having non-functional wings just below her head. She has a wider body than the male. The...

Frequently Asked Questions

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