Cockroach Quiz: How Much Do You Know?

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the cockroach?

• Supella
• Blattodea
• Periplaneta
• Blattaria

How many species of cockroaches are there?

• 2,000
• 6,000
• 500
• 4,500

Where are cockroaches commonly found?

• Urban areas
• Deserts
• Forests
• All of the above

What is the average lifespan of a cockroach?

• 3 days
• 4 years
• 180 days
• 2 years

What is the average size of a cockroach?

• 2 inches
• 0.5 inches
• 1 inch
• 1.5 inches

What do cockroaches eat?

• Decaying matter
• Meat
• Plants
• All of the above

How many legs do cockroaches have?

• 10
• 4
• 8
• 6

What is the main predator of cockroaches?

• Amphibians
• Birds
• All of the above
• Reptiles

What is the main method of communication for cockroaches?

• Auditory signals
• Tactile signals
• Visual signals
• Chemical signals

What is the main method of reproduction for cockroaches?

• Fragmentation
• Live birth
• Budding
• Eggs

How many eggs can a female cockroach lay at once?

• 40
• 30
• 10
• 20

How long does it take for cockroach eggs to hatch?

• 2 weeks
• 1 week
• 4 weeks
• 3 weeks

What is the main method of locomotion for cockroaches?

• Flying
• Running
• Jumping
• Walking

How fast can a cockroach run?

• 3 miles per hour
• 2 miles per hour
• 1 mile per hour
• 4 miles per hour

What is the main habitat of cockroaches?

• Arboreal
• Aquatic
• Subterranean
• Terrestrial