Cockroach (likely German Cockroach or American Cockroach based on appearance)
Scientific Name: Periplaneta americana (American Cockroach) or Blattella germanica (German Cockroach)
Order & Family: Blattodea, Blattidae (for American Cockroach) or Ectobiidae (for German Cockroach)
Size: German Cockroach: 11-15 mm; American Cockroach: 35-50 mm
Natural Habitat
Warm, humid environments, often found indoors in kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and drains. Can also be found outdoors in sewers, trash areas, and under debris.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers, eating almost anything organic including food scraps, decaying matter, glue, paper, fabric, and other insects.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, active at night seeking food and water. They hide in cracks and crevices during the day. Females produce ootheca (egg cases) that they carry or deposit.
Risks & Benefits
Potential risks include spreading pathogens (bacteria, viruses), triggering allergies and asthma due to their droppings and shed skin, and contaminating food. They generally offer no benefits to humans in residential settings and are considered pests.
Identified on: 8/16/2025