Bug Identifier
Likely brown-banded cockroach nymph
Community identification

Likely brown-banded cockroach nymph

Supella longipalpa

Order & Family
Blattodea; Ectobiidae
Size
Nymphs are a few millimeters to about 10 mm long; adults reach roughly 10–14 mm.
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Natural Habitat

Indoors, especially warm, dry areas such as cabinets, furniture, and appliances.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger, feeding on crumbs, food residues, paper, and other organic matter.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and quick-moving; nymphs are wingless and develop through several molts. Brown-banded cockroaches often hide above floor level.

Risks & Benefits

Can contaminate food and surfaces and may worsen allergies or asthma; offers no meaningful household benefit.