Bug Identifier
German Cockroach
Community identification

German Cockroach

Blattella germanica

Order & Family
Order Blattodea, Family Ectobiidae
Size
1.1 to 1.6 centimeters long
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Natural Habitat

Indoor environments, particularly warm and humid areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger, feeding on human food, refuse, paper, and soap.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal and highly gregarious, reproducing rapidly and hiding in tight cracks during the day.

Risks & Benefits

Acts as a major household pest that triggers asthma, transmits pathogens, and contaminates food supplies.