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Insect identification #817596

Asked December 16, 2022, 2:48 PM EST

Can you please identify this insect? Tyvm

Henrico County Virginia

Expert Response

I will forward your image to our entomologist to see if they are able to identify from the image.  It is a little dark to see detail and the insect is partially damaged.  I will get back with  you next week.
Ed Olsen Replied December 16, 2022, 3:55 PM EST




Identification:



SMOKYBROWN COCKROACH (Periplaneta fuliginosa)




Category:




Insects or Mites

Comments:




The insect in the submitted image is an adult cockroach, tentatively a smokybrown cockroach.


Control measures for American cockroaches are appropriate for this species.




For information about cockroaches found in living spaces, see: https://www.pubs.ext.vt.edu/content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/ENTO/ento-528/ENTO-528.pdf

Ed Olsen Replied December 19, 2022, 11:50 AM EST
Thank you for responding. 1 last question . Is this a wood roach or a nasty cockroach you can find in the house ?

On Mon, Dec 19, 2022, 11:50 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied December 22, 2022, 1:50 AM EST
This is not considered a wood roach that lives outside.  
Ed Olsen Replied December 22, 2022, 8:56 AM EST

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