- Latin Name: Panchlora nivea
- Latin Family Name: Blaberidae
- Common Name: Cuban Cockroach
- Other Names: Green Cuban roach, Green banana cockroach
Origin:
Native to Latin America this species has been introduced to Florida, where it now is a resident. It occasionally may occur in other states as a transient species carried in packages or vehicles.
Biology:
This is primarily an outdoor species that is capable of flight and is attracted to lights, drawing it to structures where it may invade as a nuisance pest.
Identification:
Adults are about 1 inch long and are a light green color. They have fully developed wings that are much longer than the abdomen, and they are somewhat narrow in appearance. Nymphs are dark brown.
Characteristics Important to Control:
Control involves primarily preventing it from entering a structure, and reducing the attraction of lighting will help keep them away. Perimeter treatments with a residual insecticide are effective at killing the individuals that attempt to enter.
