Yes, cockroaches can see you. That's why they often scurry away when you're in their line of sight.
Cockroaches possess compound eyes, similar to those of insects. These eyes are composed of thousands of individual lenses, called ommatidia. This unique structure allows them to have:
- Wide field of view: Cockroaches can detect movement very well, making it difficult to sneak up on them.
- Sensitivity to light and dark: While they can see, their vision is optimized for low-light conditions, helping them navigate in the dark.
- Motion detection: Their compound eyes are excellent at detecting movement, which aids in their escape from predators (like you!).
Even though they can see, cockroach vision isn't as sharp or detailed as human vision. Their world is likely a more pixelated and movement-oriented view. They rely on other senses, like their antennae for touch and smell, to get a complete picture of their surroundings. But when it comes to detecting your presence, their eyes are definitely on the job!
