THE’summer in advance carry hot, sea and sun with them, but in Rome also the flying cockroaches: these days the sightings have increased in the capital of the species with a scientific name American periplaneta.
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What are the so -called American flying cockroaches
As the University of West Indies explainsthe American periplaneta It is actually one of the most blotta species Large and common. Adults reach a length of about 35-50 mm and a height of 7 mm, with a brown-red color, with the exception of the margin of the pronotal shield (region behind the head), which is yellowish.
The body of the cockroach is divided into three sections: head, chest and abdomen, and teams (i.e. the front wings) are leathery, opaque and attached to the mesotorace, while the rear wings are delicate, used for the flight and attached to the metatrace. The wings of the male cockroach extend 4-6 mm beyond the tip of the abdomen, so the males are usually longer than the females.
The species is Originally from Africabut was introduced in the Americas in 1625. It is currently very common and its distribution is practically worldwide due to trade on a global scale.
Like many similar species, even American blindness is mainly found in wet areas such as sewers, drainage systems, tunnels and basements, and does not tolerate the cold, preferring hot areasabove all where food is preserved and prepared, such as supermarkets, restaurants and homes.
There American periplaneta And omnivorous and opportunist: consumes organic materials in decomposition and is also a brush, which eats almost everything. However, it prefers sweets, fermented food and organic materials in decomposition, but also feeds on bread, fruit and dead insects (also of its fellow men).
Reports in Rome
Although not properly an autochthonous species, it is therefore not very strange to find it everywhere. However, it seems that in this period he particularly likes Rome, probably because of anSummer arrived too early. Many reports also come from the coast and from areas with parks and public gardens, where they easily find water and shelter.
In Rome, the reports of flying cockroaches are increasing, especially the American ones. From Torpignattara to Monte Mario, more and more people talk about it on social media.
The heat that arrived in advance pushed these insects to get out of their hiding place – writes the non -profit help organization on their Facebook page! Earth asks for help – American cockroaches can reach 4 cm and, unlike other species, I am able to fly. In recent years, the hottest climate has made Rome a favorable environment also for these cockroaches, usually more common in tropical countries
We must absolutely avoid contact and proliferation in public places: for this reason experts advise to isolate windows and remove food, to prevent infestation. Keeping the house clean and controlling cracks and cracks in the walls can help, to prevent the situation worse.
Monitor the situation and adopt simple precautions at home can make the difference in this period
Sources: Help! The Earth asks for help/Facebook/Welcometophavelas/Instagram
