Cockroach nymph (likely German or Brown-banded)
Scientific Name: Blattella germanica (German Cockroach) or Supella longipalpa (Brown-banded Cockroach) - difficult to determine species from nymph stage alone.
Order & Family: Blattodea, Ectobiidae (for German Cockroach) or Blattellidae (for Brown-banded Cockroach)
Size: 2-10 mm (nymphs grow in stages, molting as they get larger)
Natural Habitat
Indoors, especially in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas with food, water, and harborage. They prefer warm, humid environments.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers. They eat almost anything, including human food scraps, grease, pet food, books, starches, glues, and even soap.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and highly secretive. They hide in cracks and crevices during the day and emerge at night to forage. They are fast runners and reproduce rapidly. Nymphs undergo several molts before reaching adulthood.
Risks & Benefits
Potential risks: Cockroaches are considered pests. They can carry and spread bacteria, pathogens, and allergens, contributing to food contamination, asthma, and other health issues. They do not offer significant benefits to humans or the indoor ecosystem.
Identified on: 9/23/2025