German cockroach

The German cockroach is a small insect often found in homes and buildings. It’s tan to dark brown with two distinct dark streaks behind its head. While it has wings, it rarely flies, preferring to scuttle or glide when startled.

• It measures about 1.1 to 1.6 cm long.
• It has wings but mostly glides instead of flying.
• It’s closely related to the Asian cockroach.