Bug Identifier
German Cockroach (Nymph)
Community identification

German Cockroach (Nymph)

Blattella germanica

Order & Family
Blattodea, Ectobiidae
Size
3 to 10 mm (nymph stage); adults reach 11 to 16 mm
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Natural Habitat

Indoors near heat, moisture, and food sources such as kitchens, bathrooms, and baseboards

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger feeding on food scraps, grease, starch, glue, soap, and organic material

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, fast-running, hides in cracks and crevices during the day, reproduces rapidly

Risks & Benefits

Major household pest that can spread bacteria (like Salmonella and E. coli), trigger asthma/allergies; offers no indoor benefits