Bug Identifier
Cockroach Nymph
Community identification

Cockroach Nymph

Periplaneta americana (likely)

Order & Family
Order Blattodea, Family Blattidae
Size
Nymphs vary from 5mm to 30mm; adults can reach 40mm or more.
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Natural Habitat

Inhabits warm, damp, and dark areas such as basements, crawl spaces, sewers, and kitchens.

Diet & Feeding

Opportunistic omnivores that feed on decaying organic matter, starchy foods, sweets, and grease.

Behavior Patterns

Primarily nocturnal and highly social; they undergo hemimetabolous metamorphosis (egg, nymph, adult) and are fast runners.

Risks & Benefits

Potential risks include spreading pathogens (Salmonella, E. coli), triggering asthma or allergies, and contaminating food supplies.