False-colour scanning electron micrograph of the American cockroach,Periplaneta americana (view from above). At top is the head with long antennae and compound eyes. The flattened body is oval in shape; the forewings are hardened and it is the hindwings beneath these that are used for flight; on the last segment of the abdomen are a pair of cerci (sensory structures). The legs are spined. Periplaneta americana is a large,nocturnal (night active) insect that can move fast and prefers warmth. Originally from Florida,it has become a widespread household pest in many countries. Their diet is broad and they are known to carry disease. Magnification: x5 at 4x5 inch size,x3 at 6x7cm | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Scharf, David |
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