Cockroaches
German Cockroach
Blattella germanica
Appearance
Adults are 12–15 mm long, yellowish brown, with two dark brown vertical bands behind the head. Females are larger than males.
Life span
Eggs (20–40) are held in a glossy brown egg-case about 8 mm long, carried by the female. Nymphs resemble adults and moult 6–7 times. Adults can live up to 4 months.