Bug Identifier
Cockroach (likely brown-banded cockroach)
Community identification

Cockroach (likely brown-banded cockroach)

Supella longipalpa

Order & Family
Blattodea; Ectobiidae
Size
Adults are about 10–14 mm long.
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Warm, dry indoor areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, wall voids, furniture, and appliances; it may also occur in sheltered outdoor locations.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivorous scavengers feeding on crumbs, grease, starches, sweets, dead insects, and organic residues.

Behavior Patterns

Mostly nocturnal and fast-moving; it hides in narrow cracks during the day. Females glue egg cases to protected surfaces, and development proceeds through several nymphal stages.

Risks & Benefits

It can contaminate food and surfaces with pathogens, shed skins, and feces, and may aggravate allergies or asthma. Ecologically, cockroaches recycle organic matter and serve as prey for many animals.