Bug Identifier
German Cockroach
Community identification

German Cockroach

Blattella germanica

Order & Family
Order Blattodea, Family Ectobiidae
Size
1.1 to 1.6 cm in length.
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Natural Habitat

Indoor human dwellings, particularly warm and humid areas like kitchens and bathrooms.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavengers feeding on starches, sugars, grease, meat, and various household debris.

Behavior Patterns

Noxious nocturnal insects that exhibit rapid reproduction and secrete pheromones to aggregate in dark crevices.

Risks & Benefits

Major household pests that contaminate food, trigger asthma and allergies, and spread pathogens.