
Community identification
American Cockroach nymph
Periplaneta americana
- Order & Family
- Order Blattodea, Family Blattidae
- Size
- 0.5 to 2 inches depending on life stage
Natural Habitat
Warm, dark, and humid environments such as basements, crawl spaces, and near plumbing.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers feeding on decaying organic matter, food scraps, paper, and starches.
Behavior Patterns
Nymphs are wingless, highly agile, and primarily nocturnal, hiding in cracks and crevices during daylight.
Risks & Benefits
They transmit pathogens, contaminate food, and trigger asthma and allergic reactions in humans.