
Community identification
Brown-banded cockroach (likely)
Supella longipalpa
- Order & Family
- Blattodea; Ectobiidae
- Size
- Adults are about 10–14 mm (0.4–0.55 in) long.
Natural Habitat
Warm, dry indoor areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, cabinets, and furniture; unlike many cockroaches, it does not require high humidity.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers that eat crumbs, starches, sweets, grease, dead insects, and various household materials.
Behavior Patterns
Mostly nocturnal and fast-moving, hiding in cracks and elevated spaces during the day. Females glue egg cases to sheltered surfaces; populations can reproduce indoors year-round.
Risks & Benefits
Can contaminate food and surfaces and may contribute to allergies or asthma through shed skins and droppings. It provides minor food for predators but is generally considered a household pest.