Palmetto Bug

ESPECULADO

Periplaneta americana

The American cockroach given a polite local name to avoid tarnishing real estate listings.

The 'Palmetto Bug' is simply the American Cockroach, renamed by Leonida real estate agents to avoid unpleasant associations. Three-inch flying specimens are common, and their presence is so universal that pest control is considered as essential as air conditioning.

GUÍA DE CAMPO

Especie: Periplaneta americana
Hábitat: Urbano
Comportamiento: Pasivo
Peso: 0.001 lb
Peligro
Cazable: No

FAUNA RELACIONADA

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