Which roach is commonly cited as being more outdoor-adapted in south Florida?

• A. American
• B. German
• C. Oriental
• D. Australian

Answer: (D)

In warm, humid climates like south Florida, the Australian cockroach is particularly suited to outdoor life, so it’s described as being more outdoor-adapted there. It thrives in outdoor microhabitats such as leaf litter, mulch, and sheltered exterior areas, and only occasionally moves indoors when outside conditions push it in. The other roaches tend to be more closely tied to indoor environments or damp indoor spaces: German roaches are classic indoor kitchen/bathroom pests; Oriental roaches favor moist, dark indoor areas like basements and drains; American roaches are large and can be found both outdoors and indoors, but they’re not singled out as the region’s most outdoor-adapted species.