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Brown & black bug, 6 legs, multi-segmented body (American Wood Cockroach)

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Wood cockroach
by: Moni

Tracy
Wood cockroaches are found all over the US and Canada...there are different species found in different states/areas.
Here is more information about them if you are interested. - http://bugguide.net/node/view/31624

on the bottom of that link there are several sites with info esp this one - http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/pennsylvania-wood-cockroaches



Jane
by: Tracy

I did see your comment, but then it disappeared. I don't know why. I did look at the link you had posted, but I didn't have time right then to comment. It looked very like that to me, too.

Moni, thanks! So they are in Kansas, too.
Wood cockroach
by: Moni

Tracy
It is a wood cockroach so it does not multiply in the house. :-)
My comment did not show up???
by: Jane Brunton

Yay! I thought it looked cockroachish. I even made a comment to that effect and added a nice link to the site with pictures of the various instars.

I don't see that comment here.

This is the second time I have commented on something and it never shows up. I am wondering if I am doing something wrong???
Not in California, but...
by: Tracy

I live in Kansas. Does that still apply? If so, then I'm glad they won't multiply inside the house.
Wood cockroach
by: Moni

You did not say where you were from, but I believe this is the American wood cockroach which would mean you live in CA or the southwestern states. If not it is a wood cockroach of the same Genus.
Since they overwinter as partially grown nymphs, this may be a young male,but is probably a nearly full grown female.

They are found in hollow trees, stumps, under loose bark, wood piles, can be brought inside on pieces of firewood, and may occasionally enter homes in wooded areas.

If found indoors, they do not breed, and will die in a few days due to insufficient moisture.

They feed on decaying organic matter so would be a beneficial insect.
Thanks for sharing it.

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