Oriental cockroach

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:activity_pattern active at night
gptkbp:antennae_function sensitive to touch and smell
gptkbp:aroma musty odor
gptkbp:average_temperature warm environments
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:breeding_season year-round in warm climates
gptkbp:chemical_attraction attracted to food odors
gptkbp:climate high humidity
gptkbp:climate_adaptation tolerates a range of temperatures
gptkbp:color dark brown to black
may darken with age
gptkbp:color_variation may appear lighter in some environments
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Oriental_cockroach
gptkbp:communication_system potential carrier of pathogens
gptkbp:control_system baits and insecticides
gptkbp:controls resistance to some insecticides
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in pest control discussions
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:egg_color brown
gptkbp:egg_size ootheca
about 8-10 eggs
gptkbp:environmental_impact can affect hygiene and health
gptkbp:family gptkb:Blattidae
gptkbp:habitat damp and dark areas
gptkbp:habitat_preference urban areas
gptkbp:habitat_range worldwide distribution in suitable climates
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Oriental cockroach
gptkbp:introduced_in gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:Nymphs
several molts before adulthood
gptkbp:life_cycle egg, nymph, adult
gptkbp:lifespan about 6 months to 1 year
gptkbp:mating_system courtship rituals
gptkbp:molting_frequency every few weeks
gptkbp:order gptkb:Blattodea
gptkbp:parks cracks and crevices
gptkbp:pests common household pest
integrated pest management recommended.
gptkbp:predators birds, mammals, and other insects
gptkbp:public_perception generally viewed negatively
gptkbp:region Africa and Asia
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:American_cockroach
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for pest management strategies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Blatta_orientalis
gptkbp:size about 1 inch long
gptkbp:social_behavior gregarious
gptkbp:survivors can survive without food for a month
gptkbp:symptoms droppings and shed skins
gptkbp:training hard and protective
gptkbp:visual_perception poor eyesight
gptkbp:wing_configuration males have wings, females do not
gptkbp:wingspan short and non-functional
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Blattidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6