Madagascar hissing cockroach: Difference between revisions

The Madagascar hissing cockroach is an insect and has a head, thorax and abdomen and six legs. However, these cockroaches do not have wings.<ref ADW>Jessee, Ashley. [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Gromphadorhina_portentosa/ Gromphadorhina portentosa Madagascan hissing cockroach] ''Animal Diversity Web''. Web. Date of access: 16 December 2013.</ref> It is part of the giant cockroach family (Blaberidae). Its body is a smooth oval shape and has a shiny/waxy appearance. The adults can grow up to two-three inches long and about one inch wide. <ref National-Geographic>. [http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/bugs/madagascar-hissing-cockroach/ Madagascar Hissing Cockroach] ''National Geographic''. Web. Date of access: 16 December 2013 Author Unknown.</ref> Their coloration ranges from dark mahogany to dark brown and black. The head area is slightly darker than the abdomen.<ref ADW/>