Giant Cockroach
Blaberus giganteus
This roach is one of the largest in the world. It is colored to look
like a dead leaf and flattened for hiding in narrow crevices. During the
day it shelters under fallen leaves, loose tree bark or similar crawl
spaces. At night is scampers about looking for food and occasionally
flies short distances.
Fact file:
Adult Lifespan: 6 months
Ecological Role: Decomposer
Habitat: Tropical rainforest
Diet: Organic debris
Current Range: Central and South America