Bug Identifier
Brown-banded cockroach (likely)
Community identification

Brown-banded cockroach (likely)

Supella longipalpa

Order & Family
Blattodea; Ectobiidae
Size
Adults are about 10–14 mm (0.4–0.55 in) long.
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Natural Habitat

Warm, dry indoor areas such as kitchens, bedrooms, furniture, appliances, and wall voids; unlike German cockroaches, it does not require high humidity.

Diet & Feeding

An omnivorous scavenger that eats crumbs, starches, sweets, grease, dead insects, and organic residues; it may also feed on glue and book bindings.

Behavior Patterns

Mostly nocturnal and fast-moving, hiding in narrow cracks during the day. Females glue banded egg cases to concealed surfaces; infestations can spread through furniture, packaging, and appliances.

Risks & Benefits

It can contaminate food and surfaces and may contribute to allergy or asthma symptoms through feces, shed skins, and saliva. It has no meaningful household benefit, though it participates in decomposition outdoors.