American Cockroach Collection

American Cockroach, Periplaneta americana, side view

American cockroach, Oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis, bumble bee, Bombylius major, early humble bee
FLO4685764 American cockroach, Oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis, bumble bee, Bombylius major, early humble bee, Bombylius medius, and leathery cerambyx beetle, Cerambyx coriarius, with eggs

Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) on wall of Gomantong Cave. Sabah, Borneo. Malaysia

American Cockroach (Blattodea), overhead view

Two American cockroaches (Periplaneta americana)

American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana), view from above

Cockroachs head, light micrograph
Cockroachs head. Light micrograph of the head and mouthparts of the American cockroach (Periplaneta orientalis). The head consists of two hemispherical compound eyes (top centre)

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Discover the intriguing world of the American Cockroach, scientifically known as Periplaneta americana. This large, brown insect, with its distinctive wings folded behind its body, is a common resident in various parts of the world, including this side view captured in a Malaysian cave. A blast from the past, this 1860s color lithograph showcases an overhead view of the American cockroach's unique body structure. In the present day, two American cockroaches can be seen in this view from above, displaying their oval-shaped bodies and long antennae. Lastly, a closer look at the American cockroach's head, revealed in this light micrograph, showcases its complex compound eyes and distinctive features.