Cockroach nymph (young cockroach)

Often found in dark, sheltered places such as kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and leaf litter; the exact habitat depends on species.

Typically an opportunistic scavenger, feeding on crumbs, food scraps, and other organic matter.

Nymphs are wingless and resemble small, flattened adults; they hide by day and are often active at night. The image does not show enough detail for a reliable species identification.

Some household species can contaminate food and aggravate allergies or asthma. Outdoors, cockroaches help break down decaying organic material.