Brazilian Giant Cockroach

Brazilian Giant Cockroach, Blaberus giganteus

Also known as a glass-wing cockroach, a giant cockroach, or simply a Blaberus roach, the Brazilian giant cockroach is one of the largest species of cockroaches. These roaches are found from Central America down into South America with a preference for tropical forests and caves. Both males and females have wings, but as they are poor navigators, they prefer running to flying. They are omnivorous and feed on a variety of decaying and decomposed matter.