
Community identification
Brown-banded cockroach nymph (probable)
Supella longipalpa
- Order & Family
- Blattodea; Ectobiidae
- Size
- Adults are about 10–14 mm long; nymphs are smaller, typically 2–10 mm depending on age.
Natural Habitat
Warm, dry indoor areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, wall voids, furniture, and appliances; it often hides in cracks and crevices.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivorous scavengers that consume crumbs, starches, grease, dead insects, cardboard, and other organic debris.
Behavior Patterns
Mostly nocturnal and fast-moving; females deposit egg cases in sheltered locations, and nymphs pass through several molts. The image is blurred, so identification is probable rather than definitive.
Risks & Benefits
Can contaminate food and surfaces and spread allergens associated with asthma and dermatitis. It provides limited ecological value indoors, though cockroaches recycle organic matter outdoors.