American Cockroach

Natural Habitat

Damp, dark areas like basements, sewers, and kitchens

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavenger; eats decaying organic matter, book bindings, and food scraps

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, fast-running, and can fly in warm temperatures; exhibits hemimetabolous development

Risks & Benefits

Pathogen vector (Salmonella, E. coli), source of allergens/asthma; decomposes organic waste in nature

Identified on: 6/20/2026