
Community identification
Brown-banded cockroach nymph (likely)
Supella longipalpa
- Order & Family
- Blattodea; Ectobiidae
- Size
- Adults are about 10–14 mm long; nymphs are smaller and wingless. The pictured insect appears roughly 15–20 mm, though image scale is uncertain.
Natural Habitat
Warm, dry indoor areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, cabinets, and appliances; it often hides in cracks and behind furniture.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavenger feeding on crumbs, starches, grease, dead insects, paper, and other organic debris.
Behavior Patterns
Primarily nocturnal, fast-moving, and secretive; it hides during daylight and can reproduce indoors year-round. Brown-banded cockroaches commonly climb walls and furniture and may disperse through buildings.
Risks & Benefits
Not dangerous by biting or stinging, but infestations can contaminate food and surfaces and spread allergens that aggravate asthma. It has little meaningful ecological benefit indoors.