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The Australian Cockroach- Periplaneta Australasiae

The Australian cockroach is an occasional household invader although normally is found in the garden. This one made it into a bathroom in Mosman. They are similar in size and colour to the American cockroach, however the yellow markings down the side of its thorax to the base of its wings identify it as Periplaneta Australasiae. Like most cockroaches, Periplaneta Australasiae is a scavenger however it appears to enjoy eating plants more so than its relatives. Periplaneta Australasiae are known to be highly mobile, possessing a set of wings that make them fairly capable fliers. It takes about a year for them to grow from an egg to an adult and they would rather be outdoors but they are relatively intolerant to the cold so may seek shelter inside to stay warm.

Periplaneta Australasiae, identified by its brown colour, yellow margin on the thorax, and yellow streaks at its sides near the wing base.

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