Question

Answer the following question.

How will you identify male or female cockroach?

Answer 1

Male and female cockroach can be identified with the help of the following differences:

• Male cockroach-

1. Abdomen is relatively long and narrow.
2. 7^th tergum covers 8^th tergum.
3. Antennae are longer in size.
4. Anal styles are present.
5. Brood pouch is absent.
6. All 9 sterna visible.

• Female cockroach-

1. Abdomen is short and broad.
2. 7^th tergum covers 8^th and 9^th terga.
3. Antennae are shorter in size.
4. Anal styles are absent
5. Brood pouch is present.
6. Only 7 sterna visible.