Identification Most cockroaches have a flattened oval shape, spiny legs, and grow long, filamentous antennae. Males are capable of flight. Nymphs and females are broad when viewed from above, while the male is slender. The male's wings cover the abdomen, whereas the female's wings are short, exposing the abdomen. These bands may appear irregular or broken, but are usually quite apparent on the nymphs and females.
Immature stages are smaller, have undeveloped wings and resemble adults.
Cycle Brownbanded cockroach females deposit egg cases in clusters inside furniture, undersides of tables, draperies, wall decorations, shelving and ceilings. Females carry the egg capsule for 1 to 2 days, and then glues it to some object. These roaches are active at night, and nymphs and adults jump rapidly when disturbed. Adults are fair flyers. These pests do not require as much moisture as German roaches and tend to avoid light.