Occurrence of the brown-banded cockroach, Supella longipalpa (Fabricius) (Blattodea: Blattellidae), in a restaurant in Hokkaido, Japan

Abstract

The presence of Supella longipalpa in Hokkaido has been reported for the third time. An apparently established colony was found in a restaurant in Yubari City. The cockroaches were found primarily in warm and low-humidity areas of the restaurant kitchen. A total of 83 individuals were collected during survey and pest control activities, including adult males, adult females and nymphs; 24 oothecae were also collected. The cockroaches were apparently reproducing at the collection site.