Characteristics

Brownish black with yellow margins.

Size

Females - 1/2" - 3/4" Males - 7/8" - 1-1/4" (20-30mm)

Location

Males are strong flyers, females do not fly, migrate into homes from wooded areas or firewood.

Food

Decaying organic matter.

Life Stages

35 days for eggs to hatch; 32-36 eggs per capsule; 10 months to adult stage.

N/A

Comments

Found in eastern, southern, and mid-western states. Does not survive long outdoors.