Cockroach

A cockroach is an insect in the order Blattodea, usually with a flattened body, long antennae, and spiny legs. Many species live in forests, while some thrive in human buildings.

Blattodea: An insect order containing cockroaches and termites. Cockroaches belong to this order, whose classification also includes termites.
Cerci: Paired appendages at the rear of an insect's abdomen that detect nearby air movement. Cockroach cerci can trigger rapid escape when a predator approaches.
German cockroach: A small cockroach species that commonly infests kitchens and other indoor spaces worldwide. It is a major indoor pest and a frequent target of control programs.
Termite: A social insect in the order Blattodea that feeds mainly on plant material. Termites are close relatives of cockroaches, despite their distinct social lifestyles.
Bed bug: A small, wingless insect that feeds on blood and hides near sleeping hosts. Bed bugs are often mistaken for small cockroaches but belong to a different insect group.
Insect: An arthropod with three body regions, six legs, and usually one or two pairs of wings. Cockroaches share the defining body plan of insects.
Insect flight: A form of animal flight produced by the movement of insect wings. Some cockroaches fly, while others glide or rarely use their wings.
American cockroach: A large reddish-brown cockroach species often found in warm buildings and sewers. Its movement between sewers and buildings makes it a familiar urban pest.
Wood cockroach: A cockroach adapted to woodland habitats, usually living outdoors rather than in buildings. Wood cockroaches show that most species are not household pests.
Ground beetle: A usually dark, fast-running beetle in the family Carabidae. Ground beetles can resemble cockroaches but have different body structures and habits.

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