Cuban Cockroaches
The Cuban Cockroach is one of the few brightly colored cockroaches encountered in the United States. Its vivid green appearance often causes it to be mistaken for a leaf or other insect rather than a cockroach. It is primarily an outdoor species that is strongly attracted to artificial lights, which brings it into contact with homes and businesses.
Species in This Group (1)
Key Behaviors
Highly attracted to lights at night and a strong flier. Primarily lives outdoors in trees, shrubs, and leaf litter. Does not typically establish breeding populations indoors but may enter structures in large numbers when drawn to lighting.
Risks & Concerns
Attracted to lights in large numbers, causing distress despite being primarily an outdoor species that rarely breeds indoors.
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