Australian Cockroach

Periplaneta australasiae

Appearance

Lifecycle

  • Females deposit the ootheca (egg case) containing 24 eggs a day after production
  • After hatching nymphs take 6-12 months to develop into adults

Habits

  • Enter buildings at night from gardens/debris
  • Generally prevalent in areas where winters are relatively mild
  • Despite its name, it isn’t a native species