BROWN BANDED COCKROACH

Identification, Facts, & Control

Supella longipalpa

1/2 inch Light stripes and it can fly

BROWN BANDED COCKROACH

Known as the "spotted" or "tropical" roach, originated in Africa and was introduced to Miami via Cuba
One of the smallest species at 1/2 inch long or less.
Coloring is light brown.
The female is broad and flat with shorter wings than the male.
The male is long & narrow with wings covering the abdomen.
The male flies away when disturbed
Both the male and female have two light brown bands running across the body —side to side.
Development varies from 90-270 days
Adults live 150-200 days.
The female carries the egg capsule (ootheca) for 1-2 days after formation & attaches it to a protected surface (like the bottom of a desk drawer or a picture frame).
Has the smallest eggs of the aforementioned species & have between 10-20 eggs.
The female will produce 14 capsules during her lifetime which will hatch in 50-75 days.
Have been known to attach their egg capsules on the back of picture frames.
Live in warm climates.
They do not need as much water as other cockroaches and can be found anywhere inside a structure.