Cockroach
Scientific Name: Blattodea (Order, various species)
Order & Family: Order: Blattodea, Family: various (e.g., Blattidae, Ectobiidae)
Size: Typically 1.5 cm to 5 cm (0.6 to 2 inches) depending on the species.
Natural Habitat
Warm, humid, and dark places such as kitchens, bathrooms, basements, wall voids, and sewers. They are often found in buildings.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers; they eat almost anything, including food scraps, decaying organic matter, paper, fabrics, and even other insects.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, active at night. They are known for their speed, ability to hide in small crevices, and rapid reproduction. Some species can fly.
Risks & Benefits
Risks: Can be pests, contaminate food, trigger allergies and asthma, and spread pathogens like bacteria (e.g., Salmonella, E. coli) to humans. No known direct benefits to humans, but in natural ecosystems, they play a role in decomposition.
Identified on: 9/17/2025