The scientists have discovered around 4500 different cockroach species in the world. Palmetto bug is a term used for categorizing several cockroach species especially in Southern USA, Florida. The scientists associate these bugs with Eurycotis Floridiana, P. Australasia, Periplaneta fuliginosa, P. Americana, Blaberus Craniifer and P. Brunnea cockroach species. Croton bug, southern cockroach, flying cockroach, flying water bug or water bug are also the terms used for describing the palmetto bugs. … [Read more...]
What are Palmetto Bugs – Everything about Palmetto Bugs
Palmetto bugs, a name that instantly brings fear into our minds are basically a species of cockroaches that are found under palmetto leaves in South Carolina; however, not all bugs are palmettos that live under these palm trees. This can be found in the Southeastern United States which is why they are called the American cockroach. They have 6 legs, 2 antennae, and wings which they normally use during hot summer weather. For sensing and touching objects nearby, they have tactile spines all over … [Read more...]