German Cockroach (nymph)
Scientific Name: Blattella germanica
Order & Family: Order: Blattodea; Family: Ectobiidae
Size: Nymphs range from 2 mm to 12 mm; adults reach 13-16 mm.
Natural Habitat
Primarily indoors, preferring warm, humid areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry rooms near food and water sources.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavenger; eats food scraps, grease, starches, glue, and even soap or toothpaste.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and highly social, often found in aggregations. Rapid breeders that prefer small cracks and crevices during the day.
Risks & Benefits
Significant urban pest; can spread pathogens (like Salmonella and E. coli) and trigger asthma or allergies via shed skins and droppings.
Identified on: 3/2/2026