Cockroach (likely German Cockroach nymph)
Scientific Name: Blattella germanica (if German Cockroach)
Order & Family: Blattodea, Ectobiidae (formerly Blattellidae)
Size: Nymphs can be less than 1mm to about 10mm; adults are typically 11-15mm.
Natural Habitat
Warm, humid environments, especially kitchens and bathrooms, often found in cracks and crevices, behind appliances, and inside walls.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers, eating almost anything organic, including food scraps, grease, starches, sweets, meats, and even non-food items like soap and glue.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to feed. They are very prolific breeders and can quickly infest an area. Nymphs often have a darker stripe down their back.
Risks & Benefits
Potential risks include spreading pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasitic worms) that can cause food poisoning, dysentery, allergies, and asthma. They can contaminate food and surfaces. They offer no known benefits to humans in an indoor environment.
Identified on: 9/7/2025