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Cockroach Collection (#2)

"Big Fat Cockroaches go out to lunch: Exploring the fascinating world of cockroaches" Delve into the intriguing realm of cockroaches

Background imageCockroach Collection: Rainforest cockroach, side view

Rainforest cockroach, side view

Background imageCockroach Collection: Illustration of Ladybird (Coccinellidae) next to cockroach that looks like a ladybird

Illustration of Ladybird (Coccinellidae) next to cockroach that looks like a ladybird

Background imageCockroach Collection: A close-up of a three foot long Ichthyostega from the Late Devonian Period

A close-up of a three foot long Ichthyostega from the Late Devonian Period 365 million years ago in what is today the Canadian Arctic

Background imageCockroach Collection: A Study of Insects (oil on panel)

A Study of Insects (oil on panel)
BAL152422 A Study of Insects (oil on panel) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78); 10.2x16.8 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageCockroach Collection: A Study of insects (oil on copper)

A Study of insects (oil on copper)
BAL152421 A Study of insects (oil on copper) by Kessel, Jan van, the Elder (1626-79); 38.5x55.5 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageCockroach Collection: Dusky Cockroach -Ectobius lapponicus- Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Dusky Cockroach -Ectobius lapponicus- Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageCockroach Collection: Dusky Cockroach (Ectobius lapponicus) adult male, resting on leaf, Romania, June

Dusky Cockroach (Ectobius lapponicus) adult male, resting on leaf, Romania, June

Background imageCockroach Collection: Picture No. 10861984

Picture No. 10861984
American cockroach (Periplaneta americana). Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Background imageCockroach Collection: Picture No. 10896236

Picture No. 10896236
Centipede - eating a cockroach (Scutigera coleoptrata) Date:

Background imageCockroach Collection: Picture No. 10896168

Picture No. 10896168
Cockroach - Female and its ootheca (Gomphadorhina portentosa) Date:

Background imageCockroach Collection: Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) larva, attached to American Cockroach

Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) larva, attached to American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)

Background imageCockroach Collection: Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) egg, just deposited on American Cockroach

Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa) egg, just deposited on American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) host, South Asia, Africa and Pacific Islands (controlled conditions)

Background imageCockroach Collection: American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) adult, grooming in response to being stung by Emerald

American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) adult, grooming in response to being stung by Emerald Cockroach Wasp (Ampulex compressa)

Background imageCockroach Collection: Green Banana Cockroach (Panchlora nivea) introduced species, stowaway within shipment of produce

Green Banana Cockroach (Panchlora nivea) introduced species, stowaway within shipment of produce, most likely bananas, adult, cleaning leg, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England, November

Background imageCockroach Collection: Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp. ) two adults, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)

Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp. ) two adults, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)
Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp.) two adults, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)

Background imageCockroach Collection: Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp. ) adult, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)

Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp. ) adult, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)
Trap-jaw Ant (Odontomachus sp.) adult, with captured cockroach larva prey (captive)

Background imageCockroach Collection: Fossilised cockroach (Archimylacris Eggintoni)

Fossilised cockroach (Archimylacris Eggintoni)

Background imageCockroach Collection: Dung. Chobe National Park. Botswana

Dung. Chobe National Park. Botswana

Background imageCockroach Collection: Blaberid cockroach (Blaberidae)

Blaberid cockroach (Blaberidae)

Background imageCockroach Collection: Two American cockroaches (Periplaneta americana)

Two American cockroaches (Periplaneta americana)

Background imageCockroach Collection: A young Surinam cockroach (Pycnoscelus surinamensis) on a rock

A young Surinam cockroach (Pycnoscelus surinamensis) on a rock

Background imageCockroach Collection: Surinam cockroach (Pycnoscelus surinamensis) on gravel, front view

Surinam cockroach (Pycnoscelus surinamensis) on gravel, front view

Background imageCockroach Collection: Surinam cockroach (Pycnoscelus surinamensis), close-up, side view

Surinam cockroach (Pycnoscelus surinamensis), close-up, side view

Background imageCockroach Collection: Cockroach on rotting wood, close-up

Cockroach on rotting wood, close-up

Background imageCockroach Collection: Medium group of Cockroaches (blattodea), illustration

Medium group of Cockroaches (blattodea), illustration
Zoology - Insects - Cockroaches (Blattodea), illustration

Background imageCockroach Collection: Madagascar hissing cockroach F007 / 6547

Madagascar hissing cockroach F007 / 6547
Madagascar hissing cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa)

Background imageCockroach Collection: Madagascar hissing cockroaches F007 / 6549

Madagascar hissing cockroaches F007 / 6549
Madagascar hissing cockroaches (Gromphadorhina portentosa)

Background imageCockroach Collection: Madagascar hissing cockroach F007 / 6550

Madagascar hissing cockroach F007 / 6550
Madagascar hissing cockroach (Gromphadorhina portentosa)

Background imageCockroach Collection: Crab spider feeding on cockroach C017 / 6809

Crab spider feeding on cockroach C017 / 6809
Crab spider feeding on cockroach. Giant crab, or huntsman, spider (Sadala sp.) feeding on a cockroach (order Blattaria)

Background imageCockroach Collection: Cockroach with eggs C014 / 0970

Cockroach with eggs C014 / 0970
Cockroach with eggs. Close-up of a cockroach (order Blattaria) with an ootheca (egg mass) on a leaf. Photographed in Rio Bigal Biological Reserve, Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador

Background imageCockroach Collection: Wandering spider feeding on a cockroach

Wandering spider feeding on a cockroach (centre), held by its mouthparts (chelicerae) and pedipalps. This spider is a venomous nocturnal predator

Background imageCockroach Collection: Giant cockroaches

Giant cockroaches
INS-BLATTO-143-Trichoblatta magnifica.Nom commun: Blatte Ordre: Dictyoptère (du grec, diktuon, filet, r

Background imageCockroach Collection: Cockroach insect

Cockroach insect in the corner of a wooden cupboard

Background imageCockroach Collection: Cockroach in Baltic amber

Cockroach in Baltic amber
A cockroach preserved in Baltic amber. Originating from the Upper Eocene about 35 million years old

Background imageCockroach Collection: Cockroach in amber

Cockroach in amber

Background imageCockroach Collection: Dominican amber

Dominican amber containing a cockroach and two termites dating from the Lower Miocene about 20 million years old. Donated by Cobra and Bellamy

Background imageCockroach Collection: Madagascar Hissing Cockroach

Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
PPG-551 Madagascar Hissing Cockroach Gromphadorhina portentosa Pascal Goetgheluck contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCockroach Collection: COCKROACH. Line engraving

COCKROACH. Line engraving

Background imageCockroach Collection: COCKROACHES. Male (left) and female German roach (Phyllodromia germanica). Length: 11-14 mm

COCKROACHES. Male (left) and female German roach (Phyllodromia germanica). Length: 11-14 mm

Background imageCockroach Collection: Bush Cockroach (Ellipsidion humerale) adult, climbing on tree trunk, Western Australia, Australia

Bush Cockroach (Ellipsidion humerale) adult, climbing on tree trunk, Western Australia, Australia

Background imageCockroach Collection: Australian Cockroach (Periplaneta australasiae) adult, cleaning front legs

Australian Cockroach (Periplaneta australasiae) adult, cleaning front legs, basking on bark in early morning sunshine, Western Australia, Australia

Background imageCockroach Collection: Use Getz cockroach and bed bug exterminators, sold by all dr

Use Getz cockroach and bed bug exterminators, sold by all druggists I sink I tan hit it. Advertising trade card shows a small child with baseball bat about to attempt hitting a thrown baseball

Background imageCockroach Collection: Moorish Gecko (Tarentola mauritanica) adult, close-up of head, feeding on cockroach, Italy, march

Moorish Gecko (Tarentola mauritanica) adult, close-up of head, feeding on cockroach, Italy, march

Background imageCockroach Collection: Cape Mountain Cockroach (Aptera fusca) adult female, Otter Trail, Garden Route, Western Cape

Cape Mountain Cockroach (Aptera fusca) adult female, Otter Trail, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa

Background imageCockroach Collection: Velvet Spider (Dresserus sp. ) adult, feeding on cockroach prey caught in cribellate (woolly silk)

Velvet Spider (Dresserus sp. ) adult, feeding on cockroach prey caught in cribellate (woolly silk), Karoo Region
Velvet Spider (Dresserus sp.) adult, feeding on cockroach prey caught in cribellate (woolly silk), Karoo Region, South Africa

Background imageCockroach Collection: Head of a German cockroach (Blattella germanica)

Head of a German cockroach (Blattella germanica)
German cockroach. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a German cockroach (Blattella germanica) eating a scrap of food




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"Big Fat Cockroaches go out to lunch: Exploring the fascinating world of cockroaches" Delve into the intriguing realm of cockroaches, where these resilient creatures capture our attention. From the Gromphadorhina portentosa, known as the hissing cockroach, to the American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) in a side view and even a female with her precious egg sac, each species showcases its unique characteristics. Witness the Oriental Cockroach (Blatta orientalis) from a side view, displaying its distinctive features. The Madagascar hissing cockroach F007/6548 stands out with its captivating appearance while offering an insight into this Madagascan Hissing Cockroach's life. Marvel at nature's diversity as spiders, insects, and even hummingbirds gather on a guava tree. Flip through page 449 to discover mesmerizing illustrations such as The Blata Gigantea or American Cockroach alongside vibrant yellow butterflies like Idomenus Butterfly from 1810-17. Travel back in time with Yolande Delasser's Roach Trap from circa 1936; it serves as a testament to humanity's quest for control over these tiny yet persistent creatures. And don't miss out on encountering other incredible beings like the Common flying dragon and two-horned chameleon that share their habitat with these remarkable roaches. Embark on this enthralling journey exploring various aspects of cockroaches - their appearances, behaviors, and interactions within ecosystems. These captions offer just a glimpse into their captivating world.