Tawny Cockroach

Typically found outdoors in gardens, woodlots, and low vegetation; they are not indoor-breeding pests

Primarily decomposition-focused, eating organic detritus and leaf litter

Active during the day (diurnal), unlike many common indoor pests; they can fly and are often attracted to porch lights

Generally harmless to humans and does not infest homes; serves as a beneficial decomposer in ecosystems