Bug Identifier
German Cockroach
Community identification

German Cockroach

Blattella germanica

Order & Family
Order: Blattodea, Family: Ectobiidae
Size
1.1 to 1.6 cm (0.43 to 0.63 inches)
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Natural Habitat

Found primarily in human habitations, especially in warm, humid areas such as kitchens and bathrooms.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous and scavenger; feeds on a wide variety of human food, organic waste, starches, grease, and even glue and book bindings.

Behavior Patterns

Nocturnal, highly resilient, fast-moving, and can reproduce rapidly under favorable conditions.

Risks & Benefits

Major household pest that can trigger allergies, asthma, and transmit pathogens, with no notable benefits to humans.