Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA. 1/21/08. © Peter J. Bryant

American cockroach

Periplaneta americana

Orthoptera: Blattidae

Exotic species, introduced to the U.S. from Africa in the 17th century.

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Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA. 1/21/08. © Peter J. Bryant

Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA. 1/21/08. © Peter J. Bryant

Laguna Beach, Orange County, CA. 1/21/08. © Peter J. Bryant

Newport Beach, Orange County, CA. 8/11/04. © Peter J. Bryant


Newport Beach, Orange County, CA. 8/11/04. © Peter J. Bryant

Newport Beach, Orange County, CA. 8/11/04. © Peter J. Bryant