Dusky Cockroach
Scientific Name: Ectobius lapponicus
Order & Family: Order Blattodea, Family Ectobiidae
Size: 7 to 11 millimeters in length
Natural Habitat
Found primarily outdoors in leaf litter, gardens, and meadows. Occasionally wanders indoors by accident.
Diet & Feeding
Decomposing organic matter, including decaying leaves, wood, and plant remains.
Behavior Patterns
Diurnal (active during the day), strong fliers (males), and non-infesting. They do not breed or survive well inside human homes.
Risks & Benefits
No medical risk to humans; they do not carry diseases or bite. They are beneficial decomposers that help recycle nutrients in garden ecosystems.
Identified on: 5/19/2026