INSECTS

German Cockroach

Blattella germanica

Insects
Introduced
German Cockroach, photo 1 of 5
German Cockroach, Nymph
German Cockroach, Male
13–16 mmLength

Cockroach or termite in the family Blattellidae 13–16 mm long. Introduced to Québec. Lives on the tundra. Feeds on a bit of everything, plant and animal alike.

There are 24 observations of German Cockroach in Québec, mostly in Montréal, Montérégie and Outaouais, and it has been reported in 5 of the 17 regions. They peak in March and November and become rare from December to February.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Montréal15
  2. Montérégie3
  3. Outaouais3
  4. Laval2
  5. Bas-Saint-Laurent1

Habitat

TundraMartin Tuchscherer

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