NETC Cockroach Quiz

Some cockroaches can fly.

• True

• False

Which common urban cockroach is the largest?

• American

• PA Wood

• German

• Oriental

The PA Wood Cockroach is...

• A native species in OH

• An occasional invader

• Distributed in Eastern North America

• All answers are correct

Oriental and American roaches are often...

• Associated with old infrastructure

• Brought in on shipments

• Found in the same structure

• The fastest reproducers

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Which species is shown here?

• German

• Oriental

• PA Wood

• Surinam

Most pest cockroaches are native species.

• True

• False

It is common for male cockroaches to have better developed _________________ than females.

• Antennae

• Cerci

• Eyes

• Wings

A cockroach life-cycle typically takes about 2-3 weeks.

• True

• False

What species is shown?

• American

• German

• PA Wood

• Surinam

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

This species is closely linked with allergic reactions in people.

• American

• German

• Oriental

• PA Wood

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4