Asiatic cockroach
US /ˌeɪ.ʒiˈæt.ɪk ˈkɑːk.roʊtʃ/
UK /ˌeɪ.ʒiˈæt.ɪk ˈkɑːk.roʊtʃ/
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a species of cockroach (Blattella asahinai) native to Southeast Asia, known for its ability to fly and its attraction to light, often found outdoors in warm, humid climates
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The exterminator identified the pests as Asiatic cockroaches due to their flight patterns.
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Unlike common cockroaches, the Asiatic cockroach prefers outdoor habitats and is attracted to light sources.