asiatic cockroach

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asiatic cockroach

A small asiatic cockroach scurries across a kitchen floor.

Definition

Noun 1. A species of cockroach: The Asiatic cockroach is a dark brown cockroach species (Blatta orientalis), originally native to Asia but now found in many parts of the world.

Usage
  • The asiatic cockroach is often found in cool, damp areas like basements and drains.
  • Effective pest control is required to manage an infestation of asiatic cockroaches.
Advanced Usage
  • In entomological contexts, the Asiatic cockroach is distinguished from other common species like the German or American cockroach by its darker color and preference for cooler habitats.
Variants and Related Words
  • Oriental cockroach: This is a common synonym for the Asiatic cockroach.
  • Black beetle: A colloquial name sometimes used for this insect due to its dark, shiny appearance.
Synonyms
  • Oriental cockroach
  • (scientific name)
Related Terms
  • Cockroach: The general term for insects of the order Blattodea.
  • Pest: An organism considered harmful or a nuisance, a category which includes the Asiatic cockroach.
asiatic cockroach

A small asiatic cockroach scurries across a kitchen floor.

Noun
  1. dark brown cockroach originally from orient now nearly cosmopolitan in distribution

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