Large cockroach species
Latin name: Periplaneta australasiae
Life-cycle length: 365 days
Adult life span: 6 months
Adult size: 35 mm
Wings: Yes. Will fly in warmer temperatures
Geographic distribution: Primarily east coast from the tropics down to the Victorian border
Preferred locations: In gardens, drains, sub-floor, roof void
Latin name: Periplaneta Americana
Life-cycle length: 600 days
Adult life-span: 12 months
Adult size: 40 mm
Wings: Yes. Will fly in warmer temperatures
Geographic distribution: Found found through most of Australia
Preferred locations: In gardens, drains, sub-floor, roof void
Oriental cockroach
Latin name: Blatta orientalis
Life-cycle length: 365 days
Adult life span: 6 months
Adult size: 27 mm
Wings: Male – 3/4 of body length, Female -very short. Neither can fly
Geographic distribution: Primarily cool temperate parts of Australia
Preferred locations: Prefers damp and cool areas in gardens and garbage
Smoky brown cockroach
Latin name: Periplaneta fuliginosa
Life-cycle length: 320 days
Adult life span: 12 months
Adult size: 38 mm
Wings: Yes. Both sexes have wings and are strong fliers
Geographic distribution: Prefers tropical / sub-tropical areas
Preferred locations: Strong preference for damp areas outdoors
Small cockroach species
German cockroach
Latin name: Blattella germanica
Life-cycle length: 550 days
Adult life span: 6 months
Adult size: 15 mm
Wings: Both sexes have wings, but they rarely fly
Geographic distribution: Found through most of Australia
Preferred locations: Kitchen, bathrooms and laundry, where there’s food and moisture
Brown banded cockroach
Latin name: Supella longipalpa
Life-cycle length: 120 days
Adult life span: 2 months
Adult size: 14 mm
Wings: Male – yes, can fly, Female – shortened wings, cannot fly
Geographic distribution: Found through most of Australia
Preferred locations: Warm, dry locations in the home, including in electrical equipment
