Cockroaches are fast running insects probably closely related to termites (Isoptera ). The oval body is dorso-ventrally flattened and most of the head is hidden from dorsal view by the large pronotum. The antennae are long and filamentous. Most taxa have wings, in at least one sex, but they are not always functional. They do not undergo metamorphosis and the young are miniature copies of the adult.
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- Tropical Cockroach Insect macrophotography combined with informative descriptions from Bug Bios.
- Cockroaches: FAQs Frequently asked questions from Joe Kunkel's Homepage,Biology Department, University of Mass.
- Blattodea: Cockroaches The characteristics of these insects, their life cycle, feeding and habitat, with illustrations.
- Cockroaches Provides descriptions of the six pest species found in California, their biology, life cycle, management and control.
- Blattodea Culture Group International society of amateurs and professionals interested in the study and captive rearing of cockroaches.
- Woods Cockroach: Parcoblatta pennsylvanica Photographs and information on the natural history of this roach.
- American Cockroach: Periplaneta americana Information on this species, its distribution, description, life cycle, diet, significance and management.
- Asian Cockroach: Blattella asahinai Information on this species, its distribution, description, life cycle and management.
- Blatta orientalis: Oriental Cockroach Provides photographs and a description of this species, with information on its distribution, life cycle, habits, habitat, detection and management.
- German Cockroach Life history with photos and descriptions of the various stages of Blattella Germanica.
- Giant Burrowing Cockroach Photograph and inforation on Macropanesthia rhinoceros, from the Queensland Museum.
- Cockroach Control Manual From Pesticide Education Resources at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Image gallery, biology, habits and control of roaches with recommended insecticides.
- Supella longipalpa: Brownbanded Cockroach Photographs of these insects and information on their habitat, life cycle and description.
- Periplaneta fuliginosa: Smokybrown Cockroach Photographs of this pest and information on its habitat, life cycle and description.
- Periplaneta americana: American Cockroach Photographs of this insect and information on its habitat, life cycle and description.
- Wood Cockroach Description of the Wood cockroach from the entomology department of University of Iowa
- Cockroaches and "The Bomb" A reprint of a newsletter from the Urban Pest Control Research Center. Find out how much radiation dosage it does take to kill the cockroach.