Why can’t cockroaches fly long despite having wings?

If you have seen a cockroach, then you must have also seen that it has two wings.

Cockroaches have some amazing survival skills. They also have wings but still cannot fly much.

Cockroaches are commonly found in every home. Due to lack of cleanliness, they can multiply and roam your house as uninvited guests. This creature thrives in dirt. Cockroaches are also considered the home of disease. Therefore, it is important to take care of cleanliness to avoid the disease spread by cockroaches.

However, no matter how hard you try, cockroaches will at some point have made your home their paradise. While cockroaches are very commonly seen in Indian homes, there are some lesser known facts about the insect that you might find very interesting.

If you have seen a cockroach, then you must have also seen that it has two wings. But have you wondered why cockroaches can’t fly for a long time even after having wings? There is a special reason for this.

Like all other insects, cockroaches also have a nervous system. They control their flight and direction with the help of their nervous system. Even if they are equipped to fly, they can’t do it for long. This is because the wings of a cockroach are lighter than its body. Therefore, when the cockroach tries to fly, the wings are unable to bear the weight of its body. Therefore, it cannot stay in the air for long. Experts say that even though the cockroach cannot fly for long, it can cover a distance of five kilometers in an hour.

Interesting facts about cockroaches

There are many interesting facts about cockroaches that most people do not know about. This creature can survive underwater by holding its breath for forty minutes.

It can survive for three months without eating food and even drinking water. Cockroaches can live for weeks even after beheading. They are amazing creatures with some of the most impeccable survival skills.

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