Ectobius Cockroach (Non-pest outdoor cockroach)
Scientific Name: Ectobius sylvestris (Wood Cockroach)
Order & Family: Order: Blattodea, Family: Ectobiidae
Size: 6 to 12 mm (0.24 to 0.47 in)
Natural Habitat
Gardens, forests, and shrubbery; they live in leaf litter and occasionally enter homes by accident.
Diet & Feeding
Decomposing organic matter, leaf litter, and various plant materials.
Behavior Patterns
Unlike domestic pests, they are active during the day, are attracted to light, and are capable of flight. They do not survive well indoors.
Risks & Benefits
They do not infest houses or carry diseases like typical pest cockroaches; they are beneficial decomposers in the forest ecosystem.
Identified on: 1/2/2026