Pale-bordered Field Cockroach

Natural Habitat

Found primarily outdoors in low vegetation, shrubs, and wooded areas; occasionally enters buildings but does not typically infest them.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger, feeding on decaying organic matter, plant material, and small insects.

Behavior Patterns

Diurnal (active during the day), unlike many other cockroach species. It is a capable flier and is often seen on foliage rather than on the ground.

Risks & Benefits

Generally considered a harmless nuisance; it does not pose a health risk to humans or pets and is not a significant indoor pest. Benefits include breaking down organic matter in the ecosystem.

Identified on: 6/24/2026