Question
Differentiate between Blatta orientalis (oriental cockroach) and Periplanata americana (American cockroach).

Answer

Differences between Blatta orientalis and Periplanata americana are:
S. No.
Blatta orientalis
Periplanata americana
1.
Brownish-black to black coloured.
Shining brown-coloured.
2.
20-25 mm, smaller in size.
35-40 mm, larger in size.
3.
Less capable of flying.
Good capacity of flying.
4.
Forewings are vestigial. Hindwings are absent.
In both sexes, both pairs of wings are well-developed.
5.
Ootheca is black-coloured.
Ootheca is grey-coloured.

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