Bug Identifier
Brown-banded cockroach nymph (likely)
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.
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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.