American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)

About American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)

• Kingdom: Animals
• Phylum: Arthropods
• Class: Insects
• Order: Cockroaches and Termites
• Family: Giant Cockroaches

The American cockroach is the largest species of cockroach routinely found in homes, and often considered a pest. In certain regions of the U.S. it is colloquially known as the waterbug, though it is not a true waterbug since it is not aquatic. It is also known as the ship cockroach, kakerlac, and Bombay canary. It is often misidentified as a palmetto bug.

Source: Wikipedia