Australian cockroaches typically have what feature on their wings?

• A. Light markings on their thorax
• B. Light markings on their wings
• C. Short wings
• D. Two light bands across thorax

Answer: (B)

Wing markings on the Australian cockroach are a distinguishing feature. Their forewings usually show pale yellow or cream markings, creating a light pattern that stands out against the darker wing color. This wing pattern is a quick visual cue you can use in the field to tell them apart from other roaches, which may have plain wings or different patterns on the thorax rather than on the wings themselves. So, the tell-tale sign is light markings on the wings, not on the thorax, and not due to having shorter wings.