How Does a Cockroach Nymph Fly?

A cockroach nymph is a small roach that grows into an adult in six to twelve months. This insect belongs to the family Blattellidae. These cockroaches are smaller than the American cockroach and are brown or black in color. They have six legs that are long and spiny, three on each side of the thorax.

Many species of cockroaches have wings. But some only have wings that are undeveloped and are very small. In fact, some cockroach species are unable to fly because of their body mass. They instead prefer to crawl to their destination instead of flying. In most cases, the wings do not develop until later in the life cycle.

The wings of a cockroach nymph do not develop until a few months after hatching. They are not fully developed yet but they can glide a short distance. It is not uncommon to find a cockroach nymph in a dark, moist area such as a pipe or roof void.

Many species of cockroaches have wings, though the majority of them prefer to crawl. While flying cockroaches are not more dangerous than crawling ones, they can access places that the crawling species cannot reach. The wings of cockroaches fold over the abdomen, and the first pair of wings protects the hind wings.