Don’t be scared by the name of this insect! Name: Death's head cockroach Scientific name: Blaberus craniifer Geographical Range: Cuba and Central America Habitat: Forest floor and dark crevices Despite its name, the death’s head cockroach is a harmless roach and gets its name from its skeleton-like mask or jack-o'-lantern design on its head. Can you see it in the video? Most cockroaches are not pests. They play an important role in cleaning up our environment by eating decomposing material like