Community identification

Cockroach nymph (likely German cockroach)

Blattella germanica

Order & Family: Blattodea; Ectobiidae
Size: Adults are about 1.1–1.6 cm long; nymphs are smaller. The pictured insect is too small for reliable species confirmation.

Natural Habitat

Warm indoor areas, especially kitchens and bathrooms near moisture, food, and cracks.

Omnivorous scavenger that feeds on crumbs, grease, and other organic matter.

Mostly active at night and hides in narrow crevices; females carry an egg case, and nymphs develop through several molts.

Can contaminate food and surfaces and worsen allergies or asthma; offers little household benefit.