Cockroach Nymph
Scientific Name: Periplaneta americana (likely)
Order & Family: Order Blattodea, Family Blattidae
Size: Nymphs vary from 5mm to 30mm; adults can reach 40mm or more.
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.
Identified on: 1/1/2026