Brown-banded Cockroach (nymph)

Natural Habitat

Warm, dry indoor environments, often found in higher areas of rooms, such as ceilings, picture frames, and behind furniture, rather than moist areas.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavengers; they feed on a wide variety of household items, including starches, glues, books, wallpaper, and other organic matter. They are known to prefer starchy materials.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly elusive, often hiding in cracks and crevices during the day. They are known for their rapid reproduction. Nymphs, like the one pictured, display distinct transverse light bands across their dark bodies.

Risks & Benefits

Potential risks include spreading pathogens, triggering allergies and asthma, and contaminating food surfaces. They are considered pests and have no known benefits to humans or the immediate ecosystem in an indoor setting.

Identified on: 9/3/2025